http://www.emilyrunsonpassion.com/nfp
The opinions expressed on this show are those of Emily and/or her guest and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of any of Emily’s places of employment nor any of Emily’s affiliations. In addition, Emily’s guests’ views and/or links do not necessarily represent Emily’s views. The information provided is intended as a resource and the listener is expected to use their own judgment to determine if certain information is of value to them or not. Although much of the information shared is based on scientific evidence and published literature, the opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment and education only and should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition nor should they be used as a substitute for medical advice from a qualified, board-certified practicing clinician. Emily has no relevant financial disclosures. Basically, everything I say on this podcast is my own – I encourage you to do your own research and form your own opinions too.]]>enHealth & FitnessCopyright Emily Kirkwoldhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d44f531024607ca881d8d431f9e665e8.jpghttp://www.emilyrunsonpassion.com/nfpTue, 09 Jan 2024 11:15:24 +0000Emily KirkwoldEmily Kirkwoldemily@nfppharmacist.comThe Wholly a Woman podcast is hosted by Dr. Emily, the natural family planning pharmacist. In this show, we will discuss women's health from the perspective of a natural family planning educator and pharmacist. This show is for women who want to learn...
The opinions expressed on this show are those of Emily and/or her guest and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of any of Emily’s places of employment nor any of Emily’s affiliations. In addition, Emily’s guests’ views and/or links do not necessarily represent Emily’s views. The information provided is intended as a resource and the listener is expected to use their own judgment to determine if certain information is of value to them or not. Although much of the information shared is based on scientific evidence and published literature, the opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment and education only and should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition nor should they be used as a substitute for medical advice from a qualified, board-certified practicing clinician. Emily has no relevant financial disclosures. Basically, everything I say on this podcast is my own – I encourage you to do your own research and form your own opinions too.]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-170-goodbye-from-emily-the-end-of-the-wholly-a-woman-podcast--58230146
Previous Wholly a Woman podcast episodes mentioned:
Episode 1: What is Natural Family Planning [published 3/8/20]

Episode 7: Connecting to Yourself through Yoga [published 4/19/20]

Episode 33: How I am taking care of myself during an intense period of grief - including simplifying my natural family planning pharmacist business [published 10/19/20]

Episode 52: Celebrating One Year of the Wholly a Woman podcast! Highlights of the top 5 episodes [published 2/28/21]

Episode 69: Early pregnancy loss - my miscarriage story | Dr. Emily, natural family planning pharmacist [published 7/5/21]

Episode 78: I quit my job: Hearing from God and stepping out in faith | Dr. Emily, natural family planning pharmacist [published 9/6/21]

Episode 100: EPISODE 100! What is one thing a woman can do to celebrate her whole womanhood? | Dr. Emily, natural family planning pharmacist [published 2/20/2022]]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58230146Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:00:03 +0000Emily KirkwoldEmily says goodbye to the Wholly a Woman podcast. Thank you SO MUCH for your years of support! Previous Wholly a Woman podcast episodes mentioned: Episode 1: What is Natural Family Planning [published 3/8/20] Episode 7: Connecting to Yourself...
Previous Wholly a Woman podcast episodes mentioned:
Episode 1: What is Natural Family Planning [published 3/8/20]

Episode 7: Connecting to Yourself through Yoga [published 4/19/20]

Episode 33: How I am taking care of myself during an intense period of grief - including simplifying my natural family planning pharmacist business [published 10/19/20]

Episode 52: Celebrating One Year of the Wholly a Woman podcast! Highlights of the top 5 episodes [published 2/28/21]

Episode 69: Early pregnancy loss - my miscarriage story | Dr. Emily, natural family planning pharmacist [published 7/5/21]

Episode 78: I quit my job: Hearing from God and stepping out in faith | Dr. Emily, natural family planning pharmacist [published 9/6/21]

Episode 100: EPISODE 100! What is one thing a woman can do to celebrate her whole womanhood? | Dr. Emily, natural family planning pharmacist [published 2/20/2022]]]>1874whollyawomancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-169-improve-pcos-symptoms-with-nutrition-and-lifestyle--58179736

Kerry Jenkins is a PA-C practicing dermatology for 23 years. She got tired of seeing countless women with PCOS go undiagnosed and worse, be offered a birth control pill as their only treatment option. She created a 12 week online group program for women with PCOS that want to reclaim their health naturally without medications.


Learn more about and from Kerry:
IG: @whisperingwisdom2u
FB: https://www.facebook.com/whisperingwisdom2u
Kerry’s website: https://whisper-health.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58179736Sun, 07 Jan 2024 12:00:03 +0000Emily KirkwoldKerry Jenkins shares an inspiring message of hope that women with PCOS can turn this condition around. She educates us about PCOS and how nutrition especially affects it. “Our bodies are innately wise; women are powerful and wise.” Kerry Jenkins is...

Kerry Jenkins is a PA-C practicing dermatology for 23 years. She got tired of seeing countless women with PCOS go undiagnosed and worse, be offered a birth control pill as their only treatment option. She created a 12 week online group program for women with PCOS that want to reclaim their health naturally without medications.


Learn more about and from Kerry:
IG: @whisperingwisdom2u
FB: https://www.facebook.com/whisperingwisdom2u
Kerry’s website: https://whisper-health.com/]]>2088pcos,pcoshealing,pcosnutrition,pcosreversal,polycysticovariansyndromecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-168-cancer-prevention-healing-ft-katrina-foe-board-certified-holistic-nutritionist--58179146

Learn more about and from Katrina Foe here:
Website: https://nutritionalpilates.com/
Website: https://designedforhealth.net/
Instagram: @katrinafoe
Facebook: nutritional.pilates]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58179146Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:00:03 +0000Emily KirkwoldKatrina Foe is a board certified holistic nutritionist, who knows that when we look at health, we should be looking at the body as a whole. After overcoming her own cancer 100% naturally, and driven by her core belief that the body can heal itself,...

Learn more about and from Katrina Foe here:
Website: https://nutritionalpilates.com/
Website: https://designedforhealth.net/
Instagram: @katrinafoe
Facebook: nutritional.pilates]]>1990cancer,cancerhealing,cancernutrition,cancerprevention,holisticnutritioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-167-forgotten-children-raising-awareness-of-child-sex-trafficking-ft-melody-miller-filmmaker--58029849-Unfortunately, child sex trafficking is happening around us
-Go to your local organization or nonprofit and ask how you can help. It is best to work with professionals to help children the right way and safely

Learn more:
Website: https://www.californiasforgottenchildren.com/
Connect with Melody on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcmfilmmaker]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58029849Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:00:02 +0000Emily Kirkwold-January is national human trafficking awareness month -Unfortunately, child sex trafficking is happening around us -Go to your local organization or nonprofit and ask how you can help. It is best to work with professionals to help children the right...-Unfortunately, child sex trafficking is happening around us
-Go to your local organization or nonprofit and ask how you can help. It is best to work with professionals to help children the right way and safely

Learn more:
Website: https://www.californiasforgottenchildren.com/
Connect with Melody on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcmfilmmaker]]>1617californiasforgottenchildren,childsextrafficking,documentary,humantraffickingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-166-my-vision-for-2024-the-authentic-emily--58122909
See a picture of Emily’s vision board on her Instagram: @emilykirkwold
https://www.instagram.com/emilykirkwold/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58122909Sat, 30 Dec 2023 11:00:02 +0000Emily KirkwoldEmily shares her priorities, vision, and word for 2024. For Emily, 2024 is more about who she wants to be and what she wants to feel than what goals she wants to accomplish. See a picture of Emily’s vision board on her Instagram: @emilykirkwold...
See a picture of Emily’s vision board on her Instagram: @emilykirkwold
https://www.instagram.com/emilykirkwold/]]>1291vision2024,visionboard,visionboard2024cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-165-visualizing-what-i-want-2024-to-look-like--58121305
Previous Wholly a Woman episodes mentioned:
Episode 139 - Vision Board Planning part 1: Dr. Emily’s process [published 12/29/22]
Episode 140 - Vision Board Planning part 2: Guided visualization [published 12/29/22]]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58121305Tue, 26 Dec 2023 13:39:39 +0000Emily KirkwoldEmily shares the multiple exercises she went through to reflect on 2023 and visualize / dream about what she wants in 2024. Check out the next episode to hear her vision and word for 2024! Previous Wholly a Woman episodes mentioned: Episode 139 -...
Previous Wholly a Woman episodes mentioned:
Episode 139 - Vision Board Planning part 1: Dr. Emily’s process [published 12/29/22]
Episode 140 - Vision Board Planning part 2: Guided visualization [published 12/29/22]]]>1645vision2024,visionboard,visionplanning,visualizationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-164-solving-the-pain-puzzle-ft-dr-rick-olderman-sports-and-orthopedic-physical-therapist--58028338-The idea that “something you are doing is causing your pain” helps you ask WHY questions
-”Just because you had pain for 20 years, doesn’t mean the solution has to take 20 years”
-Book “Solving the Pain Puzzle”
-”Pain prevents us from feeling whole”

Rick's home website:
https://rickolderman.com


Rick's new book, "Solving the Pain Puzzle" is now available on Amazon
https://amzn.to/3EOfgtY


Fixing You® Method At Home Course:
http://www.fixingyoumethod.com/
Listeners get 20% off their orders with code: FIXINGYOU


Talk About Pain Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/fi/podcast/talk-about-pain/id1593262436


Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/FixingYouMethod
https://www.instagram.com/fixingyouclinic/
https://www.youtube.com/@RickOldermanPT/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58028338Sun, 17 Dec 2023 11:00:03 +0000Emily Kirkwold-Changing the perspective on how we think about pain -The idea that “something you are doing is causing your pain” helps you ask WHY questions -”Just because you had pain for 20 years, doesn’t mean the solution has to take 20 years” -Book “Solving the...-The idea that “something you are doing is causing your pain” helps you ask WHY questions
-”Just because you had pain for 20 years, doesn’t mean the solution has to take 20 years”
-Book “Solving the Pain Puzzle”
-”Pain prevents us from feeling whole”

Rick's home website:
https://rickolderman.com


Rick's new book, "Solving the Pain Puzzle" is now available on Amazon
https://amzn.to/3EOfgtY


Fixing You® Method At Home Course:
http://www.fixingyoumethod.com/
Listeners get 20% off their orders with code: FIXINGYOU


Talk About Pain Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/fi/podcast/talk-about-pain/id1593262436


Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/FixingYouMethod
https://www.instagram.com/fixingyouclinic/
https://www.youtube.com/@RickOldermanPT/]]>2017chronicpain,pain,painrelief,physicaltherapy,solvingthepainpuzzlecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-163-mom-to-mom-why-you-may-not-have-the-same-vaccination-protection-as-your-kids-ft-dr-suzy-soliman-pharmacist--58027979-Overview of what hepatitis B is, how it is spread, and how vaccinations work
-Specifics about the hep B vaccination
-Take care of yourself by prioritizing preventative health

Connect with Suzy / Learn more about the hep B vaccination:
IG @drsuzannesoliman
CDC website re: hep B vaccination: ​​https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/hepb/index.html
More on hep B vaccination: www.hepBcatchup.com
Pharmacist Moms: https://www.pharmacistmomsgroup.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58027979Sat, 16 Dec 2023 13:35:55 +0000Emily Kirkwold-If you were born before 1991, you may not be protected against hepatitis B -Overview of what hepatitis B is, how it is spread, and how vaccinations work -Specifics about the hep B vaccination -Take care of yourself by prioritizing preventative health...-Overview of what hepatitis B is, how it is spread, and how vaccinations work
-Specifics about the hep B vaccination
-Take care of yourself by prioritizing preventative health

Connect with Suzy / Learn more about the hep B vaccination:
IG @drsuzannesoliman
CDC website re: hep B vaccination: ​​https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/hepb/index.html
More on hep B vaccination: www.hepBcatchup.com
Pharmacist Moms: https://www.pharmacistmomsgroup.com/]]>1878hepatitisb,hepbvaccine,mom,pharmacist,vaccinationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-162-is-your-cycle-or-fertility-issue-an-autoimmune-problem-preventing-and-reversing-autoimmune-disease-ft-dr-david-bilstrom--57440275-Many diseases have an autoimmune component
-80% of people with an autoimmune disease are women
-Takes an average of 5 years for someone to be diagnosed with an autoimmune condition
-There are multiple causes of autoimmune disease
-Estrogen dominance can lead to many cycle/period/fertility issues. It is also associated with an increased risk of cancer
-Having adequate vitamin D has been shown to decrease the risk of autoimmune conditions like Type 1 Diabetes in children
-It can be simple and easy to be healthy! Your body is smart and it wants to be healthy!
-Listen to your intuition. Just because something is common, does not mean it is normal
-Take charge of your own health


Dr. Bilstrom has helped thousands of chronically ill patients reverse autoimmune disease (which the science data says also prevents future disease) because he treats at the root cause. He's spent almost 30 years striving to treat people using protocols that don't create more disease. He's a Functional Medicine expert who is passionate about helping kids reset their epigenetics before age 19 to prevent chronic disease and helping kids and adults optimize their epigenetics to improve the health of their next 6 to 8 generations. Illness because of "old age" is a myth until you reach 90 years of age. Prevention is much easier than the traditional medical industry leads people to believe.


Visit Dr. Bilstrom’s website
FREE Medical Bill Detox course: How to Solve the Root Cause of Autoimmune Disease & Stop Spending Thousands of Dollars on Unnecessary Treatments


David Bilstrom, M.D. is a fellow of the American Academy of Integrative Medicine and American Academy of Medical Acupuncture as well as an advanced fellow in anti-aging, regenerative, and functional medicine. Dr. David Bilstrom is quadruple board certified in Functional and Regenerative Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Medical Acupuncture. Dr. David Bilstrom is the director of the International Autoimmune Institute and the Bingham Memorial Center for Functional Medicine—the first medical center in the country associated with a teaching hospital to treat all types of autoimmune diseases. It is also the first to use nature and its ability to improve human health and well-being as an integral part of a wellness program.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57440275Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:00:02 +0000Emily Kirkwold-Autoimmune: your body is attacking yourself -Many diseases have an autoimmune component -80% of people with an autoimmune disease are women -Takes an average of 5 years for someone to be diagnosed with an autoimmune condition -There are multiple...-Many diseases have an autoimmune component
-80% of people with an autoimmune disease are women
-Takes an average of 5 years for someone to be diagnosed with an autoimmune condition
-There are multiple causes of autoimmune disease
-Estrogen dominance can lead to many cycle/period/fertility issues. It is also associated with an increased risk of cancer
-Having adequate vitamin D has been shown to decrease the risk of autoimmune conditions like Type 1 Diabetes in children
-It can be simple and easy to be healthy! Your body is smart and it wants to be healthy!
-Listen to your intuition. Just because something is common, does not mean it is normal
-Take charge of your own health


Dr. Bilstrom has helped thousands of chronically ill patients reverse autoimmune disease (which the science data says also prevents future disease) because he treats at the root cause. He's spent almost 30 years striving to treat people using protocols that don't create more disease. He's a Functional Medicine expert who is passionate about helping kids reset their epigenetics before age 19 to prevent chronic disease and helping kids and adults optimize their epigenetics to improve the health of their next 6 to 8 generations. Illness because of "old age" is a myth until you reach 90 years of age. Prevention is much easier than the traditional medical industry leads people to believe.


Visit Dr. Bilstrom’s website
FREE Medical Bill Detox course: How to Solve the Root Cause of Autoimmune Disease & Stop Spending Thousands of Dollars on Unnecessary Treatments


David Bilstrom, M.D. is a fellow of the American Academy of Integrative Medicine and American Academy of Medical Acupuncture as well as an advanced fellow in anti-aging, regenerative, and functional medicine. Dr. David Bilstrom is quadruple board certified in Functional and Regenerative Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Medical Acupuncture. Dr. David Bilstrom is the director of the International Autoimmune Institute and the Bingham Memorial Center for Functional Medicine—the first medical center in the country associated with a teaching hospital to treat all types of autoimmune diseases. It is also the first to use nature and its ability to improve human health and well-being as an integral part of a wellness program.]]>1690autoimmune,autoimmunecondition,autoimmunedisease,estrogendominance,reverseautoimmunecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-161-the-truth-about-sugar-ft-sue-thomas-nutritional-therapist-and-wellness-coach--57439996

-What was I eating to increase energy that was actually draining my energy?
-Sugar is part of the carbohydrate continuum
-When we remove sugar, we remove inflammation
-Sugar is biologically addictive
-Read labels, because added sugar can be in anything!
-Cutting calories is NOT the only answer!
-Removing sugar can lead to increased energy, balance of hormones and emotions, and increased mental clarity
-View breaking the sugar cycle as an experiment - be willing to at least try
-Eating sugar along with protein will slow the release of insulin
-The order of foods is important for how your body processes them
-Never have sugar on an empty stomach
-Recognize that it’s not your willpower that’s the problem. Don’t beat yourself up!


Sue Thomas takes women from sugar cravings to control in order to improve mental clarity, create better sleep and feel more confident in their clothes. Sue is a nutritional therapist and wellness coach running 21 day and 8 week group programmes providing community support, accountability and most importantly education around sugar and the impact it has on the body.


Find Sue / work with her at thesugarfreecoach.com - link here
IG: @suethomas_thesugarfreecoach - link here
FB:SueThomasTheSugarFreeCoach - link here
YouTube: Sue Thomas Wellbeing - link here]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57439996Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:32:02 +0000Emily Kirkwold**If you’re not interested in a long intro / life updates, skip to minute 8:30 to get into the episode content** -What was I eating to increase energy that was actually draining my energy? -Sugar is part of the carbohydrate continuum -When we remove...

-What was I eating to increase energy that was actually draining my energy?
-Sugar is part of the carbohydrate continuum
-When we remove sugar, we remove inflammation
-Sugar is biologically addictive
-Read labels, because added sugar can be in anything!
-Cutting calories is NOT the only answer!
-Removing sugar can lead to increased energy, balance of hormones and emotions, and increased mental clarity
-View breaking the sugar cycle as an experiment - be willing to at least try
-Eating sugar along with protein will slow the release of insulin
-The order of foods is important for how your body processes them
-Never have sugar on an empty stomach
-Recognize that it’s not your willpower that’s the problem. Don’t beat yourself up!


Sue Thomas takes women from sugar cravings to control in order to improve mental clarity, create better sleep and feel more confident in their clothes. Sue is a nutritional therapist and wellness coach running 21 day and 8 week group programmes providing community support, accountability and most importantly education around sugar and the impact it has on the body.


Find Sue / work with her at thesugarfreecoach.com - link here
IG: @suethomas_thesugarfreecoach - link here
FB:SueThomasTheSugarFreeCoach - link here
YouTube: Sue Thomas Wellbeing - link here]]>2549inflammation,nutrition,sugar,sugaraddiction,sugarfreecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-160-overcoming-adversity-finding-gifts-in-the-challenges-ft-holly-frances-rare-illness-advocate-and-survivor--56840733-”There is hope for the future”
-Hearing another survivor story sparked in her hope and fight. You don’t have to go through your struggles alone
-Promised herself that she would try again tomorrow
-Find quotes that make an impact for you
-”It’s okay to let yourself fall”
-”You have to go after your dreams now”
-”Found a lot of gifts in what I went through.”
-”The body is incredible. The body is amazing.”


Holly’s contact information/resources:
Holly After GBS website
Read Holly’s book “Life Support”
Instagram @hollyaftergbs
Watch Holly’s recovery videos on YouTube
Holly’s Facebook page


Holly Frances is a Canadian writer, speaker, illness survivor/advocate, and certified trainer. She is also a mom in a blended family of five and the face behind Holly After GBS on social media, where her recovery videos have inspired millions of people around the world. She is currently at-work on her memoir about turning her medical horror into a crusade of helping others.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56840733Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:15:02 +0000Emily Kirkwold-Guillain Barre Syndrome -”There is hope for the future” -Hearing another survivor story sparked in her hope and fight. You don’t have to go through your struggles alone -Promised herself that she would try again tomorrow -Find quotes that make an...-”There is hope for the future”
-Hearing another survivor story sparked in her hope and fight. You don’t have to go through your struggles alone
-Promised herself that she would try again tomorrow
-Find quotes that make an impact for you
-”It’s okay to let yourself fall”
-”You have to go after your dreams now”
-”Found a lot of gifts in what I went through.”
-”The body is incredible. The body is amazing.”


Holly’s contact information/resources:
Holly After GBS website
Read Holly’s book “Life Support”
Instagram @hollyaftergbs
Watch Holly’s recovery videos on YouTube
Holly’s Facebook page


Holly Frances is a Canadian writer, speaker, illness survivor/advocate, and certified trainer. She is also a mom in a blended family of five and the face behind Holly After GBS on social media, where her recovery videos have inspired millions of people around the world. She is currently at-work on her memoir about turning her medical horror into a crusade of helping others.]]>2224gbsrecovery,guillanbarre,guillanbarresyndrome,raredisease,rareillnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-159-tea-for-health-and-wellness-ft-jenny-tse-founder-and-owner-of-sipping-streams-tea-company--56835476-Tea brings people together
-Tea comes from evergreen trees
-5 types of tea: white, green, oolong, black, and poor
-The “tea-drinking lifestyle” includes taking time for yourself, slowing down
-The tea plant contains natural caffeine and L-theanine. Quality always matters
-Higher priced tea doesn’t always mean it is higher quality
-Quality loose-leaf teas should be able to be re-steeped four times

Resources:
Sipping Streams website
YouTube channel
Sipping Streams Facebook
Instagram @sippingstreams
Listen to Jenny’s podcast
Read Jenny’s book “The Essence of Tea” → grab a free digital copy

Born in Hong Kong and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, Jenny Tse is the founder and owner of Sipping Streams Tea Company, the bestselling author of The Essence of Tea, and the host of the Essence of Tea podcast. Sipping Streams - the only geothermal-powered tea farm in the world - began as a vision in 2004 when Jenny noticed the way that tea was able to bring different people together. Bootstrapping from absolutely nothing 16 years ago and building a business without so much as a mentor, Jenny’s passion for community, sustainability, and quality have allowed the Sipping Streams Tea Company to weather 2 recessions and a pandemic!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56835476Mon, 18 Sep 2023 02:29:48 +0000Emily Kirkwold-Follow your curiosity. Jenny started finding the answers to others’ questions. -Tea brings people together -Tea comes from evergreen trees -5 types of tea: white, green, oolong, black, and poor -The “tea-drinking lifestyle” includes taking time for...-Tea brings people together
-Tea comes from evergreen trees
-5 types of tea: white, green, oolong, black, and poor
-The “tea-drinking lifestyle” includes taking time for yourself, slowing down
-The tea plant contains natural caffeine and L-theanine. Quality always matters
-Higher priced tea doesn’t always mean it is higher quality
-Quality loose-leaf teas should be able to be re-steeped four times

Resources:
Sipping Streams website
YouTube channel
Sipping Streams Facebook
Instagram @sippingstreams
Listen to Jenny’s podcast
Read Jenny’s book “The Essence of Tea” → grab a free digital copy

Born in Hong Kong and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, Jenny Tse is the founder and owner of Sipping Streams Tea Company, the bestselling author of The Essence of Tea, and the host of the Essence of Tea podcast. Sipping Streams - the only geothermal-powered tea farm in the world - began as a vision in 2004 when Jenny noticed the way that tea was able to bring different people together. Bootstrapping from absolutely nothing 16 years ago and building a business without so much as a mentor, Jenny’s passion for community, sustainability, and quality have allowed the Sipping Streams Tea Company to weather 2 recessions and a pandemic!]]>3094health,herbaltea,tea,wellness,wellnessdrinkcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-158-preparing-for-your-30s-and-40s-the-years-leading-up-to-perimenopause-ft-barb-hawken-menopause-fitness-coach--56195057-”You have to do something you absolutely love or you’ll stop”
-Rest is also very important
-Need to eat enough calories, especially protein
-”You don’t need to exercise to lose weight”
-Birth control is the #1 thing that will mess you up
-Surrender to God’s plan
-Menopause means loss of your period for 12 months
-Building bone density is key

Barb’s website: https://barbhawkenwellness.com/
IG: @barb.hawken]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56195057Sun, 30 Jul 2023 10:00:02 +0000Emily Kirkwold-Build in activity throughout your day/routine -”You have to do something you absolutely love or you’ll stop” -Rest is also very important -Need to eat enough calories, especially protein -”You don’t need to exercise to lose weight” -Birth control is...-”You have to do something you absolutely love or you’ll stop”
-Rest is also very important
-Need to eat enough calories, especially protein
-”You don’t need to exercise to lose weight”
-Birth control is the #1 thing that will mess you up
-Surrender to God’s plan
-Menopause means loss of your period for 12 months
-Building bone density is key

Barb’s website: https://barbhawkenwellness.com/
IG: @barb.hawken]]>2915exerciseover40,hormonehealth,menopause,perimenopause,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-157-power-of-prayer-in-marriage-ft-veronica-sutherland-christian-author-speaker-and-coach--56162040-How can couples better prepare for marriage?
-We cannot depend on nor fix the other person
-We can change our own attitudes
-”Stop giving your power to him” - “Don’t let your husband take the place of God”
-See your spouse the way God sees them
-Pray for each other

Veronica’s website: https://veronicavsutherland.com/
Veronica’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/veesutherland/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56162040Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:00:02 +0000Emily Kirkwold-What having a divorce-proof marriage means -How can couples better prepare for marriage? -We cannot depend on nor fix the other person -We can change our own attitudes -”Stop giving your power to him” - “Don’t let your husband take the place of God”...-How can couples better prepare for marriage?
-We cannot depend on nor fix the other person
-We can change our own attitudes
-”Stop giving your power to him” - “Don’t let your husband take the place of God”
-See your spouse the way God sees them
-Pray for each other

Veronica’s website: https://veronicavsutherland.com/
Veronica’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/veesutherland/]]>1921christian,divorceproofmarriage,marriage,prayer,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-156-preventing-and-reversing-pre-diabetes-type-2-diabetes-and-pcos-ft-amy-k-wilson-nutrition-coach-pharmacist--56161673-”Your genetics do not determine your outcome”
-”We have the power to change”
-Ultra-processed foods have chemicals that hurt bacteria in the body, and change hormones that tell your brain that you’re full
-You need muscle to help with blood sugar control
-Stress leads to high cortisol levels which leads to high glucose levels
-”A diagnosis is not a life sentence”
-Hear Amy explain the problems with medications like Ozempic

Amy’s website: https://amykwilson.com/
Free 30-minute call with Amy: https://callwithamy.live/

-More info on the connection between PCOS and insulin resistance: https://www.verywellhealth.com/pcos-and-insulin-resistance-2616319#:~:text=As%20many%20as%2030%25%20to,diabetes%20and%20type%202%20diabetes.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56161673Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:29:56 +0000Emily Kirkwold-Medication is not a cure -”Your genetics do not determine your outcome” -”We have the power to change” -Ultra-processed foods have chemicals that hurt bacteria in the body, and change hormones that tell your brain that you’re full -You need muscle to...-”Your genetics do not determine your outcome”
-”We have the power to change”
-Ultra-processed foods have chemicals that hurt bacteria in the body, and change hormones that tell your brain that you’re full
-You need muscle to help with blood sugar control
-Stress leads to high cortisol levels which leads to high glucose levels
-”A diagnosis is not a life sentence”
-Hear Amy explain the problems with medications like Ozempic

Amy’s website: https://amykwilson.com/
Free 30-minute call with Amy: https://callwithamy.live/

-More info on the connection between PCOS and insulin resistance: https://www.verywellhealth.com/pcos-and-insulin-resistance-2616319#:~:text=As%20many%20as%2030%25%20to,diabetes%20and%20type%202%20diabetes.]]>2564bloodsugar,insulinresistance,pcos,prediabetes,type2diabetescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-155-living-with-aging-parents-ft-janice-goldmintz-gerontologist--55805767-Pay attention, look for signs of a problem
-Be receptive to a parent’s concern (about their cognition or health)
-”You have to come from love”
-Within families: ”What is best for everybody?” - Everyone is part of the discussion, everyone is part of the solution
-You always have the option to call in a third-party facilitator

“Should I stay or should I go?” - link to free webinar

Related Wholly a Woman podcast episode: Episode 134: Planning for the end of life - what you need to know - ft. Amy Miller, end of life planning care concierge]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55805767Sun, 02 Jul 2023 21:49:32 +0000Emily Kirkwold-Janice Goldmintz studies aging and shares with us things we should be thinking about when it comes to living with and helping our aging parents -Pay attention, look for signs of a problem -Be receptive to a parent’s concern (about their cognition or...-Pay attention, look for signs of a problem
-Be receptive to a parent’s concern (about their cognition or health)
-”You have to come from love”
-Within families: ”What is best for everybody?” - Everyone is part of the discussion, everyone is part of the solution
-You always have the option to call in a third-party facilitator

“Should I stay or should I go?” - link to free webinar

Related Wholly a Woman podcast episode: Episode 134: Planning for the end of life - what you need to know - ft. Amy Miller, end of life planning care concierge]]>1713aging,agingparents,dementia,endoflifeplanning,gerontologycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-154-building-your-family-business-model-the-family-flywheel-ft-aaron-shelley-engineer--54253408-Benefits of thinking about your family like a business
-Why your marriage shouldn’t be 50/50
-How to create a family culture that leads to success

Books referenced:
-”Rich dad, Poor dad” by Robert Kiyosaki
-”The boy crisis” by Warren Farrell and John Gray

Learn more from Aaron Shelley:
-”The Family Flywheel” book
-The Family Flywheel website (https://thefamilyflywheel.com/)
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronshelley/
-Email aaron@thefamilyflywheel.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54253408Sun, 11 Jun 2023 18:52:01 +0000Emily Kirkwold-What does it mean to think with a business lens? -Benefits of thinking about your family like a business -Why your marriage shouldn’t be 50/50 -How to create a family culture that leads to success Books referenced: -”Rich dad, Poor dad” by Robert...-Benefits of thinking about your family like a business
-Why your marriage shouldn’t be 50/50
-How to create a family culture that leads to success

Books referenced:
-”Rich dad, Poor dad” by Robert Kiyosaki
-”The boy crisis” by Warren Farrell and John Gray

Learn more from Aaron Shelley:
-”The Family Flywheel” book
-The Family Flywheel website (https://thefamilyflywheel.com/)
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronshelley/
-Email aaron@thefamilyflywheel.com]]>2442familyconflict,familylife,parenting,parentingadvice,thefamilyflywheelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-153-conflict-in-marriage-ft-alisa-delorenzo-marriage-coach-and-author--54060501-The goal is not conflict elimination
-Conflict can be a gold mine
-Ask why, enter into a dialogue
-Look at your patterns
-How can you get on the same team?
-Schedule a time for conflict
-Get off auto-pilot
-Book: The 6 Pillars of Intimacy Conflict Resolution: The Secret to Breaking the Conflict Cycle in Your Marriage
-One Extraordinary Marriage website: https://shop.oneextraordinarymarriage.com/
-Instagram: @oneextraordinarymarriage]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54060501Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:25:14 +0000Emily Kirkwold-It is NORMAL to have conflict -The goal is not conflict elimination -Conflict can be a gold mine -Ask why, enter into a dialogue -Look at your patterns -How can you get on the same team? -Schedule a time for conflict -Get off auto-pilot -Book: The 6...-The goal is not conflict elimination
-Conflict can be a gold mine
-Ask why, enter into a dialogue
-Look at your patterns
-How can you get on the same team?
-Schedule a time for conflict
-Get off auto-pilot
-Book: The 6 Pillars of Intimacy Conflict Resolution: The Secret to Breaking the Conflict Cycle in Your Marriage
-One Extraordinary Marriage website: https://shop.oneextraordinarymarriage.com/
-Instagram: @oneextraordinarymarriage]]>1702conflictresolution,marriage,marriageadvice,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-152-stop-stretching-ft-yogi-aaron-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-educator-and-pharmacist--53987774-How our muscles work
-Why stretching can actually cause harm
-What can we do for our muscles instead
-What is the AYAMA approach?
-Listen to what you really need


One of the most sought-after teachers today, Yogi Aaron is trailblazing a new path in the world of yoga. Known for his unorthodox perspectives on stretching and flexibility and how both cause more harm than good, his teachings aim to help as many people as possible live a pain-free life. He is the creator of the revolutionary approach to yoga — Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™ (AYAMA)


Resources:
Yogi Aaron website: https://yogiaaron.com/
“Stop Stretching!” book: https://amzn.to/3xHJmMk
Yogi Aaron YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/yogiaaron


Find a coffee flight at Annabelle House in Osseo MN: https://www.annabellehouse.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53987774Wed, 24 May 2023 18:04:32 +0000Emily Kirkwold-What yoga can do for people -How our muscles work -Why stretching can actually cause harm -What can we do for our muscles instead -What is the AYAMA approach? -Listen to what you really need One of the most sought-after teachers today, Yogi Aaron...-How our muscles work
-Why stretching can actually cause harm
-What can we do for our muscles instead
-What is the AYAMA approach?
-Listen to what you really need


One of the most sought-after teachers today, Yogi Aaron is trailblazing a new path in the world of yoga. Known for his unorthodox perspectives on stretching and flexibility and how both cause more harm than good, his teachings aim to help as many people as possible live a pain-free life. He is the creator of the revolutionary approach to yoga — Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™ (AYAMA)


Resources:
Yogi Aaron website: https://yogiaaron.com/
“Stop Stretching!” book: https://amzn.to/3xHJmMk
Yogi Aaron YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/yogiaaron


Find a coffee flight at Annabelle House in Osseo MN: https://www.annabellehouse.com/]]>1999flexibility,musclemovement,stopstretching,stretching,yogacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-151-the-symptopro-method-of-natural-family-planning-fertility-awareness-ft-olivia-chasteen-symptopro-director--53888931-How does SymptoPro compare with other methods of fertility awareness / natural family planning?
-What to look for in a basal body thermometer
-SymptoPro for women with long/irregular cycles or who are postpartum

Olivia Chasteen is the director of SymptoPro Fertility Education. She is a SymptoPro instructor, a certified lactation consultant, and a wellness professional.

Learn more about SymptoPro / find an instructor here: https://symptopro.org/

SymptoPro is a symptothermal method of natural family planning]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53888931Tue, 16 May 2023 13:12:55 +0000Emily Kirkwold-What is the SymptoPro method? -How does SymptoPro compare with other methods of fertility awareness / natural family planning? -What to look for in a basal body thermometer -SymptoPro for women with long/irregular cycles or who are postpartum...-How does SymptoPro compare with other methods of fertility awareness / natural family planning?
-What to look for in a basal body thermometer
-SymptoPro for women with long/irregular cycles or who are postpartum

Olivia Chasteen is the director of SymptoPro Fertility Education. She is a SymptoPro instructor, a certified lactation consultant, and a wellness professional.

Learn more about SymptoPro / find an instructor here: https://symptopro.org/

SymptoPro is a symptothermal method of natural family planning]]>2006fertilityawareness,naturalfamilyplanning,symptopro,symptothermalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-150-what-is-love-ft-kim-sorrelle-author-and-speaker--53814747-Love is living and giving and breathing - a constant, not an emotion; something you can be; not a transaction
-Practicing love is NOT always easy
-Love is NOT a two-way street. We can only control ourselves
-You have to love yourself
-Recognize your specialness

Guest links:
Book “Love Is” by Kim Sorrelle: https://www.kimsorrelle.com/product-page/love-is-a-year-long-experiment-living-out1-corinthians-13-love
Website: https://www.kimsorrelle.com/
14-day love challenge: https://www.kimsorrelle.com/copy-of-love-challenge
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/loveisbykim
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimsorrelle/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53814747Thu, 11 May 2023 01:51:54 +0000Emily Kirkwold-Kim shares about her year-long experiment of living out 1 Corinthians 13 love -Love is living and giving and breathing - a constant, not an emotion; something you can be; not a transaction -Practicing love is NOT always easy -Love is NOT a two-way...-Love is living and giving and breathing - a constant, not an emotion; something you can be; not a transaction
-Practicing love is NOT always easy
-Love is NOT a two-way street. We can only control ourselves
-You have to love yourself
-Recognize your specialness

Guest links:
Book “Love Is” by Kim Sorrelle: https://www.kimsorrelle.com/product-page/love-is-a-year-long-experiment-living-out1-corinthians-13-love
Website: https://www.kimsorrelle.com/
14-day love challenge: https://www.kimsorrelle.com/copy-of-love-challenge
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/loveisbykim
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimsorrelle/]]>16961corinthians13,love,loveis,loveyourself,truelovecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-149-inner-child-healing-ft-damla-aktekin-inner-child-energetic-wound-healer--53624350-Going on a journey with your body
-”You are an energetic being.”
-Symptoms that you may want inner child healing include numbness, discomfort, congestion, and pain
-The body knows what you need
-Ask yourself, “what needs to move or flow better?”
-Hear Damla’s healing journey, including vibrational healing and crystal healing
-Inner child healing can be done with any kind of faith practice
-Inner children love naps!

Website:https://programs.adropofom.com/press-and-media
Free guided meditation: https://programs.adropofom.com/inner-child-healing-guided-meditation
Instagram: @adropofom]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53624350Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:47:09 +0000Emily Kirkwold-Inner children: unrealized potential that exists in your body -Going on a journey with your body -”You are an energetic being.” -Symptoms that you may want inner child healing include numbness, discomfort, congestion, and pain -The body knows what...-Going on a journey with your body
-”You are an energetic being.”
-Symptoms that you may want inner child healing include numbness, discomfort, congestion, and pain
-The body knows what you need
-Ask yourself, “what needs to move or flow better?”
-Hear Damla’s healing journey, including vibrational healing and crystal healing
-Inner child healing can be done with any kind of faith practice
-Inner children love naps!

Website:https://programs.adropofom.com/press-and-media
Free guided meditation: https://programs.adropofom.com/inner-child-healing-guided-meditation
Instagram: @adropofom]]>2121energyhealing,innerchild,innerchildhealing,innerchildrencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-148-intimacy-the-key-to-an-extraordinary-marriage-ft-alisa-tony-dilorenzo-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--53176504-An extraordinary marriage is one where both partners are intentional and take action
-Book: “The 6 Pillars of Intimacy”: 6pillarsofintimacy.com
-Emotional intimacy is key to all the other aspects of intimacy
-”Two become one is an all-encompassing statement”
-”You can’t be too busy to give your marriage attention”

Learn more about Alisa & Tony and One Extraordinary Marriage:
https://oneextraordinarymarriage.com/
IG @oneextraordinarymarriage

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53176504Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:05:01 +0000Emily Kirkwold-Intimacy is NOT just physical -An extraordinary marriage is one where both partners are intentional and take action -Book: “The 6 Pillars of Intimacy”: 6pillarsofintimacy.com -Emotional intimacy is key to all the other aspects of intimacy -”Two...-An extraordinary marriage is one where both partners are intentional and take action
-Book: “The 6 Pillars of Intimacy”: 6pillarsofintimacy.com
-Emotional intimacy is key to all the other aspects of intimacy
-”Two become one is an all-encompassing statement”
-”You can’t be too busy to give your marriage attention”

Learn more about Alisa & Tony and One Extraordinary Marriage:
https://oneextraordinarymarriage.com/
IG @oneextraordinarymarriage

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>1779emotionalintimacy,intimacy,marriage,oneextraordinarymarriage,spiritualintimacycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-147-designing-the-woman-god-is-calling-you-to-be-ft-amy-cummings-leadership-wholeness-coach--52875374
Learn more about Amy and/or work with her: https://www.cummingscoaching.org/
Connect with Amy on Facebook or Instagram @amy.hansencummings

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52875374Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:05:01 +0000Emily KirkwoldWho is God calling you to be? In this episode, Amy Cummings, leadership and wholeness coach, helps us learn how we can know this and then how we can design our lives to be that person. Learn more about Amy and/or work with her:...
Learn more about Amy and/or work with her: https://www.cummingscoaching.org/
Connect with Amy on Facebook or Instagram @amy.hansencummings

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>1914calling,designyourlife,empoweringwomen,godscalling,purposecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-146-what-is-happiness-ft-karyn-seitz-the-happiness-expert-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--52872213
“I was the problem. And I was the solution.”

Karyn shares how building a relationship with herself led, unexpectedly, to a relationship with God.

“Yoga and meditation can have benefits, but won’t lead to happiness or purpose.”

“I want to be a product of my choices.”

Learn more about Karyn: https://ahappinesscourse.com/
Awakened Grace: a happiness course for women: https://ahappinesscourse.com/awakened-grace-happiness-course

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52872213Sun, 12 Mar 2023 10:00:02 +0000Emily KirkwoldKaryn Seitz empowers women to go from a lost sense of self to inner fulfillment and meaning so they can be truly happy and enjoy life. In this episode, Karyn shares her story and how she now helps others to be happier. “I was the problem. And I was...
“I was the problem. And I was the solution.”

Karyn shares how building a relationship with herself led, unexpectedly, to a relationship with God.

“Yoga and meditation can have benefits, but won’t lead to happiness or purpose.”

“I want to be a product of my choices.”

Learn more about Karyn: https://ahappinesscourse.com/
Awakened Grace: a happiness course for women: https://ahappinesscourse.com/awakened-grace-happiness-course

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2359beyourself,contentment,happiness,knowyourself,selfawarenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-145-becoming-an-essentialist-life-update-from-emily-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--52855463
Book: Essentialism by Greg McKeown

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52855463Sun, 26 Feb 2023 14:47:28 +0000Emily KirkwoldEmily shares her reflections on a life-changing book she recently read and how she is working on becoming an essentialist. Book: Essentialism by Greg McKeown What did you think? I want to hear from you! Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com Instagram:...
Book: Essentialism by Greg McKeown

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>1606chooseyourlife,essentialism,essentialist,focus,prioritizecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-144-metabolic-and-gut-health-ft-andrea-nicholson-board-certified-holistic-nutritionist--52649978
Things you’ll hear on the podcast:
How might someone know they have gut health issues?
What kind of testing can someone have done to figure out if they have these issues? What are the differences between testing at a traditional doctors office versus a functional medicine practitioner’s office?
Other than food choices and exercise, what else could be preventing someone from reaching a goal?

Connect with Andrea:
Website: https://www.healthylifewithandrea.com/
Instagram @healthylifewithandrea https://www.instagram.com/healthylifewithandrea/?hl=en
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/healinhealthy

Listen to the Holistic Health Bites podcast: https://www.healthylifewithandrea.com/holistic-health-bites-podcast/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52649978Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:07:02 +0000Emily KirkwoldAfter over 10 years of experience and having earned Nutrition Therapy Master certification, Restorative Wellness Practitioner certification (level 3), Board Certification as a Holistic Nutritionist, as well as certifications in Gut Health Science,...
Things you’ll hear on the podcast:
How might someone know they have gut health issues?
What kind of testing can someone have done to figure out if they have these issues? What are the differences between testing at a traditional doctors office versus a functional medicine practitioner’s office?
Other than food choices and exercise, what else could be preventing someone from reaching a goal?

Connect with Andrea:
Website: https://www.healthylifewithandrea.com/
Instagram @healthylifewithandrea https://www.instagram.com/healthylifewithandrea/?hl=en
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/healinhealthy

Listen to the Holistic Health Bites podcast: https://www.healthylifewithandrea.com/holistic-health-bites-podcast/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2536guthealth,healthyliving,holistichealth,holisticnutrition,metabolichealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-143-wisdom-on-the-camino-kathleen-s-pilgrimage-story-ft-kathleen-donnelly-israel--52511047
Read Kathleen’s book: “Wisdom on the Camino” https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Camino-Spiritual-Forgiveness-Possibilities-ebook/dp/B09CR9MGD3

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52511047Sun, 22 Jan 2023 19:49:24 +0000Emily KirkwoldKathleen Donnelly Israel shares her story of why she went on a pilgrimage and what she learned along the way. While she physically journeyed for 66 days, this was also a spiritual and emotional journey for her. Read Kathleen’s book: “Wisdom on the...
Read Kathleen’s book: “Wisdom on the Camino” https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Camino-Spiritual-Forgiveness-Possibilities-ebook/dp/B09CR9MGD3

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2735caminodesantiago,caminofrances,pilgrimage,spiritualjourneycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-142-how-does-sleep-affect-fertility-ft-martha-lewis-sleep-consultant--52383754
If you have had any of these questions, tune in to this episode with sleep consultant Martha Lewis.

Martha Lewis is a sleep consultant to people who have tried everything and still can't sleep. As a certified sleep expert and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner, she addresses both body and mind with stress resilience techniques and testing for hidden health issues to get to the root cause of her clients’ insomnia. She goes beyond the basic sleep advice you read about everywhere else and addresses what’s happening in the body that causes insomnia.

What you will hear in this episode:
-Why our bodies need sleep
-How much sleep is necessary
-If you’re tracking sleep for data, that can be beneficial, but you don’t want to be anxious about using some sort of sleep tracker
-The number one cause of decreased sleep is increased stress in our environment
-The cause of your insomnia might not be the cause of someone else’s insomnia
-What to do if you’ve done all the common techniques (sleep hygiene) and you still aren’t sleeping well
-How is sleep related to our gut health?
-The correlation between sleep and hormonal balance and the impact on fertility
-General tips for improving your sleep quality now (it might not be what you think!)
-The ways birth control damages the body
-Hormonal birth control does not rebalance natural hormones
-Sleep to be the best version of yourself

Learn more about Martha Lewis:
Website: https://www.thecompletesleepsolution.com/
Podcast: “The Insomnia Fix”
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/completesleepsolution
Instagram: @completesleepsolution

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52383754Sun, 08 Jan 2023 16:09:49 +0000Emily KirkwoldCan sleep really affect things like fertility? How is sleep related to women’s hormones? Why do we need sleep anyway? If you have had any of these questions, tune in to this episode with sleep consultant Martha Lewis. Martha Lewis is a sleep...
If you have had any of these questions, tune in to this episode with sleep consultant Martha Lewis.

Martha Lewis is a sleep consultant to people who have tried everything and still can't sleep. As a certified sleep expert and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner, she addresses both body and mind with stress resilience techniques and testing for hidden health issues to get to the root cause of her clients’ insomnia. She goes beyond the basic sleep advice you read about everywhere else and addresses what’s happening in the body that causes insomnia.

What you will hear in this episode:
-Why our bodies need sleep
-How much sleep is necessary
-If you’re tracking sleep for data, that can be beneficial, but you don’t want to be anxious about using some sort of sleep tracker
-The number one cause of decreased sleep is increased stress in our environment
-The cause of your insomnia might not be the cause of someone else’s insomnia
-What to do if you’ve done all the common techniques (sleep hygiene) and you still aren’t sleeping well
-How is sleep related to our gut health?
-The correlation between sleep and hormonal balance and the impact on fertility
-General tips for improving your sleep quality now (it might not be what you think!)
-The ways birth control damages the body
-Hormonal birth control does not rebalance natural hormones
-Sleep to be the best version of yourself

Learn more about Martha Lewis:
Website: https://www.thecompletesleepsolution.com/
Podcast: “The Insomnia Fix”
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/completesleepsolution
Instagram: @completesleepsolution

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2158fertility,hormonehealth,insomnia,sleep,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-141-my-goals-for-2023-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--52341292
Previous Wholly a Woman podcast episodes mentioned:
-Episode 93: My word, vision, and goals for 2022
-Episode 106: What does it mean to unlock your cycle?

Unlock Your Cycle online course: https://www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com/

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Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52341292Tue, 03 Jan 2023 12:49:57 +0000Emily KirkwoldDr. Emily shares her goals for 2023. She also reflects on some of the goals from 2022. Previous Wholly a Woman podcast episodes mentioned: -Episode 93: My word, vision, and goals for 2022 -Episode 106: What does it mean to unlock your cycle? Unlock...
Previous Wholly a Woman podcast episodes mentioned:
-Episode 93: My word, vision, and goals for 2022
-Episode 106: What does it mean to unlock your cycle?

Unlock Your Cycle online course: https://www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>13952023,goalplanning,goals,goals2023,visionboardcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-140-vision-board-planning-part-2-guided-visualization--52305753-Helpful Bible verses
-Ask God what He wants your next year to look like
-Picturing yourself after another year has passed
-Long-term dreams
-What images will help you stay in touch with your vision?

*Note: the visualization exercise was recorded in 2021. Substitute out 2022/2023 for 2021/2022 when applicable

Tune in next week to talk about goals!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52305753Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:44:58 +0000Emily KirkwoldDr. Emily walks you through some guided exercises to think about your vision for the next year: -Helpful Bible verses -Ask God what He wants your next year to look like -Picturing yourself after another year has passed -Long-term dreams -What images...-Helpful Bible verses
-Ask God what He wants your next year to look like
-Picturing yourself after another year has passed
-Long-term dreams
-What images will help you stay in touch with your vision?

*Note: the visualization exercise was recorded in 2021. Substitute out 2022/2023 for 2021/2022 when applicable

Tune in next week to talk about goals!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>21732023,newyear,visionboard,visionplanning,visualizationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-139-vision-board-planning-part-1-dr-emily-s-process--52305505
Questions to ask yourself: what are your dreams for the next year? What do you want 2023 to feel like? What are you doing when your life is ideal? Do you want to choose a word for the year?

What images will help you stay in touch with your vision?

Previous Wholly a Woman episode mentioned: Episode 40: Live a Life you are Passionate About - featuring LuAnn Buechler, coach and facilitator of the Passion Test (December 2020)

In part 2, Dr. Emily will walk you through a guided visualization exercise.

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52305505Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:02:30 +0000Emily KirkwoldDr. Emily shares her process of brainstorming ideas for her 2023 vision board. Questions to ask yourself: what are your dreams for the next year? What do you want 2023 to feel like? What are you doing when your life is ideal? Do you want to choose a...
Questions to ask yourself: what are your dreams for the next year? What do you want 2023 to feel like? What are you doing when your life is ideal? Do you want to choose a word for the year?

What images will help you stay in touch with your vision?

Previous Wholly a Woman episode mentioned: Episode 40: Live a Life you are Passionate About - featuring LuAnn Buechler, coach and facilitator of the Passion Test (December 2020)

In part 2, Dr. Emily will walk you through a guided visualization exercise.

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>13742023,newyear,planning,vision,visionboardcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-138-using-story-as-the-pathway-to-change-featuring-lisa-harris-narrative-expert-and-storyteller--52237897
Episode highlights:
-A tool to connect with ourselves and with others
-Story has been around since the dawn of time
-Vulnerability leads to others being vulnerable
-”Needed to liberate myself by sharing with others”
-A story is a moment in time; narrative is how you tell the story
-The narrative weaves the stories together
-Our words have POWER
-”You become what you say you are”
-Give life to your story

Connect with / work with Lisa Harris:
Lisa Harris and Company website: https://lisaharrisandco.com/who-we-are/about-the-company/
Narrative Coaching: https://lisaharrisandco.com/what-we-do/narrative-coaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisaharrisandco/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaharrisandcompany/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lisa-harris-and-company/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52237897Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:49:55 +0000Emily KirkwoldLisa Harris is an author, poet, the founder of Lisa Harris & Company and the visionary behind the brand, Unveiled Beauty. After over 18 years of corporate retail buying, strategy and business development for Fortune 500 companies, she published her...
Episode highlights:
-A tool to connect with ourselves and with others
-Story has been around since the dawn of time
-Vulnerability leads to others being vulnerable
-”Needed to liberate myself by sharing with others”
-A story is a moment in time; narrative is how you tell the story
-The narrative weaves the stories together
-Our words have POWER
-”You become what you say you are”
-Give life to your story

Connect with / work with Lisa Harris:
Lisa Harris and Company website: https://lisaharrisandco.com/who-we-are/about-the-company/
Narrative Coaching: https://lisaharrisandco.com/what-we-do/narrative-coaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisaharrisandco/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaharrisandcompany/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lisa-harris-and-company/]]>1992empoweringwomen,narrative,narrativecoaching,narrativetherapy,storycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-137-when-o-stands-for-ouch-addressing-painful-intercourse-with-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-featuring-christina-walsh-pt--52094165-What is normal and what is not normal related to pelvic floor and symptoms you may be experiencing
-This is a message of HOPE! If there is a cause for your discomfort, then there is also a solution
-There are different types of pain that can happen with intercourse, due to different causes
-A tight muscle is also a weak muscle
-General recommendations for supporting your pelvic floor health
-What a kegel actually is and why they are NOT necessary

As mentioned in the episode:
- https://journals.lww.com/jwhpt/Abstract/2020/04000/Immediate_Effects_of_Exercise_and_Behavioral.3.aspx Evidence-based Program at your fingertips - proven results published in the Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy
Improving Your Intimacy Guide: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/partner-guide
Back, Hip, & Pelvic Floor Relief Position: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/backandhiprelief
Get started here: 5-minute root-cause quiz: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6C9SJ36

Sign up for Christina and Jenn’s signature program: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram
Use code “DREMILY” to receive $50 off!

Learn more / connect with Tighten Your Tinkler here:
- Instagram - @tighten.your.tinkler
- Facebook
- YouTube
- Email - hello@tightenyourtinkler.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52094165Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:02:30 +0000Emily KirkwoldHere is just some of what Christina and I discuss in this episode: -What is normal and what is not normal related to pelvic floor and symptoms you may be experiencing -This is a message of HOPE! If there is a cause for your discomfort, then there is...-What is normal and what is not normal related to pelvic floor and symptoms you may be experiencing
-This is a message of HOPE! If there is a cause for your discomfort, then there is also a solution
-There are different types of pain that can happen with intercourse, due to different causes
-A tight muscle is also a weak muscle
-General recommendations for supporting your pelvic floor health
-What a kegel actually is and why they are NOT necessary

As mentioned in the episode:
- https://journals.lww.com/jwhpt/Abstract/2020/04000/Immediate_Effects_of_Exercise_and_Behavioral.3.aspx Evidence-based Program at your fingertips - proven results published in the Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy
Improving Your Intimacy Guide: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/partner-guide
Back, Hip, & Pelvic Floor Relief Position: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/backandhiprelief
Get started here: 5-minute root-cause quiz: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6C9SJ36

Sign up for Christina and Jenn’s signature program: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram
Use code “DREMILY” to receive $50 off!

Learn more / connect with Tighten Your Tinkler here:
- Instagram - @tighten.your.tinkler
- Facebook
- YouTube
- Email - hello@tightenyourtinkler.com]]>2834kegels,pelvicfloor,pelvicfloorpt,physicaltherapy,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-136-life-with-herpes-alexandra-s-story-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--52026547-You might be living with herpes but not have any active symptoms
-”You can use your story to connect with others”
-”I’m not going to let it control my life”
-Practice forgiveness
-Take responsibility for your actions
-Fight, flight, or freeze reactions to adversity
-Sex ed should happen in schools and in the home
-”Educate yourself and find a community”
-Celebrate being feminine

Connect with Alexandra Harbushka:
Website: https://www.lifewithherpes.com/
IG @lifewithherpes
TikTok @lifewithherpes

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52026547Mon, 28 Nov 2022 02:31:14 +0000Emily Kirkwold-Herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1 vs. HSV2 -You might be living with herpes but not have any active symptoms -”You can use your story to connect with others” -”I’m not going to let it control my life” -Practice forgiveness -Take responsibility for your...-You might be living with herpes but not have any active symptoms
-”You can use your story to connect with others”
-”I’m not going to let it control my life”
-Practice forgiveness
-Take responsibility for your actions
-Fight, flight, or freeze reactions to adversity
-Sex ed should happen in schools and in the home
-”Educate yourself and find a community”
-Celebrate being feminine

Connect with Alexandra Harbushka:
Website: https://www.lifewithherpes.com/
IG @lifewithherpes
TikTok @lifewithherpes

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>1976herpes,lifewithherpes,livingwithherpes,sexualhealth,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-135-thriving-in-perimenopause-ft-sheryl-carroll-integrative-health-practitioner--51989050-Perimenopause can start younger than you might think! (Age 35 is not uncommon)
-What you can expect to experience in different phases of perimenopause (early/mid/late)
-Be aware of your body
-Prioritize yourself
-Connect to the feminine

Sign-up for my natural family planning instruction courses: https://nfppharmacist.com/signup/
If you want to track your cycle in perimenopause, register for the regular cycles instruction course PLUS the perimenopause add-on course

Connect with Sheryl Carroll:
Learn more and/or participate in her coaching: https://www.ytvhealthcoaching.com/
Email: sheryl@ytvhealthcoaching.com
IG @yourtinyvoice

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51989050Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:49:28 +0000Emily Kirkwold-Perimenopause is the time period before menopause (Menopause = no periods x 12 months) -Perimenopause can start younger than you might think! (Age 35 is not uncommon) -What you can expect to experience in different phases of perimenopause...-Perimenopause can start younger than you might think! (Age 35 is not uncommon)
-What you can expect to experience in different phases of perimenopause (early/mid/late)
-Be aware of your body
-Prioritize yourself
-Connect to the feminine

Sign-up for my natural family planning instruction courses: https://nfppharmacist.com/signup/
If you want to track your cycle in perimenopause, register for the regular cycles instruction course PLUS the perimenopause add-on course

Connect with Sheryl Carroll:
Learn more and/or participate in her coaching: https://www.ytvhealthcoaching.com/
Email: sheryl@ytvhealthcoaching.com
IG @yourtinyvoice

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2253bodyawareness,menopause,midlife,perimenopause,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-134-planning-for-the-end-of-life-what-you-need-to-know-ft-amy-miller-end-of-life-planning-care-concierge--51881396
Amy Miller, end of life planning care concierge at Our Family Encounter, is my guest on the Wholly a Woman podcast this week.

What you will learn:
-Why you need to assign someone to speak for you in case of a situation where you can’t speak for yourself
-Healthcare agent vs. power of attorney
-Documentation is important and it doesn’t need to be complicated
-How to bring up conversations about end of life planning with your loved ones
-How your end-of-life preparations can be the last life lesson you teach your children
-What a “family caregiving agreement” is and why you may want one

“Abundance in Life and Death” workshop on Sat. 11/26: https://ourfamilyencounter.com/workshop/

Book: Last Life Lesson: https://ourfamilyencounter.com/product/last-life-lesson-book/

Family Care Giving Agreement and other resources: https://ourfamilyencounter.com/resources/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51881396Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:38:04 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhat would happen if you were critically ill and unable to speak for yourself? How will your physicians and/or your loved ones know your wishes? Who will care for your children if you pass away? Who will care for you if you are unable to care for...
Amy Miller, end of life planning care concierge at Our Family Encounter, is my guest on the Wholly a Woman podcast this week.

What you will learn:
-Why you need to assign someone to speak for you in case of a situation where you can’t speak for yourself
-Healthcare agent vs. power of attorney
-Documentation is important and it doesn’t need to be complicated
-How to bring up conversations about end of life planning with your loved ones
-How your end-of-life preparations can be the last life lesson you teach your children
-What a “family caregiving agreement” is and why you may want one

“Abundance in Life and Death” workshop on Sat. 11/26: https://ourfamilyencounter.com/workshop/

Book: Last Life Lesson: https://ourfamilyencounter.com/product/last-life-lesson-book/

Family Care Giving Agreement and other resources: https://ourfamilyencounter.com/resources/]]>2169caregiving,endoflife,endoflifeplanning,healthcaredirective,lastlifelessoncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-133-how-do-i-know-if-when-i-am-ovulating-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--51816405
So, how do you know if / when you are ovulating? Did you know (if you are a cycling woman), your body is already giving you signs you can pay attention to?

The main signs that help you identify the time of ovulation are cervical mucus changes, basal body temperature (BBT) changes, and urine hormone level changes. All signs can be paid attention to through normal bathroom and/or bedroom habits!

Different methods teach you to track different signs of ovulation. All fertility awareness / NFP methods are effective! What sign of ovulation is going to work for you and your lifestyle?

First study to show the accuracy of peak-type cervical mucus being associated with ovulation: published in the “Lancet” journal by Drs. Billings, Brown, & Burger in 1972. Multiple studies have been done to correlate the day of ovulation with peak-type cervical mucus since. The research shows the peak day of cervical mucus varies around (plus or minus three days) the estimated day of ovulation. Peak mucus is clear, stretchy, and/or slippery.

Other references mentioned:
-1976 Flynn et al.
-1978 Hilgers et al.
-1981 Cortisi, Rigoni, and Zen et al.
-1990 Fehring
-1991 Brown, Holmes, & Barker
-1999 Guida et al.
-2001 Ecochard et al.
-2000 Behre et al.

This episode was a revisit of episode 2 of the Wholly a Woman podcast, published 3/20/20

Want to learn the Marquette Method of natural family planning? Start with an introductory class.
Live, online class : www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist/class
On-demand online intro class: www.nfppharmacist.com/signup -> choose “Introductory class”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51816405Mon, 07 Nov 2022 21:52:31 +0000Emily KirkwoldThe key to natural family planning / fertility awareness is to find the most precise way to identify ovulation and then use that information to identify the fertile window. So, how do you know if / when you are ovulating? Did you know (if you are a...
So, how do you know if / when you are ovulating? Did you know (if you are a cycling woman), your body is already giving you signs you can pay attention to?

The main signs that help you identify the time of ovulation are cervical mucus changes, basal body temperature (BBT) changes, and urine hormone level changes. All signs can be paid attention to through normal bathroom and/or bedroom habits!

Different methods teach you to track different signs of ovulation. All fertility awareness / NFP methods are effective! What sign of ovulation is going to work for you and your lifestyle?

First study to show the accuracy of peak-type cervical mucus being associated with ovulation: published in the “Lancet” journal by Drs. Billings, Brown, & Burger in 1972. Multiple studies have been done to correlate the day of ovulation with peak-type cervical mucus since. The research shows the peak day of cervical mucus varies around (plus or minus three days) the estimated day of ovulation. Peak mucus is clear, stretchy, and/or slippery.

Other references mentioned:
-1976 Flynn et al.
-1978 Hilgers et al.
-1981 Cortisi, Rigoni, and Zen et al.
-1990 Fehring
-1991 Brown, Holmes, & Barker
-1999 Guida et al.
-2001 Ecochard et al.
-2000 Behre et al.

This episode was a revisit of episode 2 of the Wholly a Woman podcast, published 3/20/20

Want to learn the Marquette Method of natural family planning? Start with an introductory class.
Live, online class : www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist/class
On-demand online intro class: www.nfppharmacist.com/signup -> choose “Introductory class”]]>2466cervicalmucus,fertilityawareness,naturalfamilyplanning,nfp,ovulationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-132-identity-and-destiny-who-am-i-and-where-am-i-going-ft-laquita-monley-speaker-author-and-coach--51734595-”When we understand who God is, He tells us who He created us to be.”
-”Give yourself grace.”
-”Do not succumb to the sexy look of social media.”
-”My perception is my reality, the other person’s perception is their reality.”
-Destiny is not a destination
-Are the things I am doing aligned with my destiny?
-”My occupation does not completely define me.”
-”If there’s nothing impossible for Him (God), there’s nothing impossible for me.”
-”Trying is success.”

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and LaQuita (@laquita_monley) and let us know your take-aways!

Read LaQuita’s book: “Redefining Success: 8 Tools I Used to Develop a Growth Mindset”: https://www.amazon.com/Redefining-Success-Develop-Growth-Mindset/dp/B0B2PW9W7S

Listen to LaQuita’s podcast: “LaQuita’s Toolbox”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/laquitas-toolbox/id1556077747

Check out LaQuita’s website: https://www.laquitamonley.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51734595Mon, 31 Oct 2022 01:35:51 +0000Emily Kirkwold-”I am a conduit.” - God can use you in any way he wants -”When we understand who God is, He tells us who He created us to be.” -”Give yourself grace.” -”Do not succumb to the sexy look of social media.” -”My perception is my reality, the other...-”When we understand who God is, He tells us who He created us to be.”
-”Give yourself grace.”
-”Do not succumb to the sexy look of social media.”
-”My perception is my reality, the other person’s perception is their reality.”
-Destiny is not a destination
-Are the things I am doing aligned with my destiny?
-”My occupation does not completely define me.”
-”If there’s nothing impossible for Him (God), there’s nothing impossible for me.”
-”Trying is success.”

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and LaQuita (@laquita_monley) and let us know your take-aways!

Read LaQuita’s book: “Redefining Success: 8 Tools I Used to Develop a Growth Mindset”: https://www.amazon.com/Redefining-Success-Develop-Growth-Mindset/dp/B0B2PW9W7S

Listen to LaQuita’s podcast: “LaQuita’s Toolbox”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/laquitas-toolbox/id1556077747

Check out LaQuita’s website: https://www.laquitamonley.com/]]>2480christian,destiny,identity,purpose,redefiningsuccesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-131-deciding-nfp-was-right-for-her-renee-s-story-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--51662785
Renee has nine children. She is the first to note “people would say then, that NFP doesn't work if I have nine, but nothing could be further than the truth.”

Renee encourages women (of all ages) to know their bodies, beginning with NFP.

“It's been important to me that I teach my daughters all about NFP because it's far more than accepting or postponing pregnancy... to know your body tells you when things are going right... or when something might need to be checked out.”

Renee is also the founder of MadeOn hard lotion. Learn more: https://hardlotion.com/about-me/
Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardlotion]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51662785Sun, 23 Oct 2022 18:22:30 +0000Emily KirkwoldRenee Harris is my guest on the podcast to share her story of deciding NFP was right for her. Renee has nine children. She is the first to note “people would say then, that NFP doesn't work if I have nine, but nothing could be further than the...
Renee has nine children. She is the first to note “people would say then, that NFP doesn't work if I have nine, but nothing could be further than the truth.”

Renee encourages women (of all ages) to know their bodies, beginning with NFP.

“It's been important to me that I teach my daughters all about NFP because it's far more than accepting or postponing pregnancy... to know your body tells you when things are going right... or when something might need to be checked out.”

Renee is also the founder of MadeOn hard lotion. Learn more: https://hardlotion.com/about-me/
Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardlotion]]>2452familysize,naturalfamilyplanning,nfp,parenting,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-130-what-s-on-my-mind-and-heart-right-now-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--51553991
-Knowing what my priorities are and choosing in favor of my priorities (passions)
-Intention + Attention + No-Tension
-This, or something better
-Acknowledging my priorities have shifted in the last 10 years

Wholly a Woman podcast episode mentioned:
Episode 40: Live a Life you are Passionate About - featuring LuAnn Buechler, coach and facilitator of the Passion Test (December 2020)

Will you pray for me?
Can I pray for you? Email me at emily@nfppharmacist.com
Or send me a message on Instagram @nfppharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51553991Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:10:58 +0000Emily KirkwoldEmily just shares what is on her mind and heart right now as she is in a season of transition and making decisions about her career and her family. -Knowing what my priorities are and choosing in favor of my priorities (passions) -Intention +...
-Knowing what my priorities are and choosing in favor of my priorities (passions)
-Intention + Attention + No-Tension
-This, or something better
-Acknowledging my priorities have shifted in the last 10 years

Wholly a Woman podcast episode mentioned:
Episode 40: Live a Life you are Passionate About - featuring LuAnn Buechler, coach and facilitator of the Passion Test (December 2020)

Will you pray for me?
Can I pray for you? Email me at emily@nfppharmacist.com
Or send me a message on Instagram @nfppharmacist]]>1766career,priorities,transitioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-129-brittany-s-fertility-journey-plus-the-health-benefits-of-flax-milk-ft-brittany-fuisz-creator-of-malibu-mylk--51447740-It takes a TON of water to make almond milk
-Flax milk contains nutrients like fiber, omega 3, protein, magnesium
-After struggling with infertility and having periods on and off, Brittany made the decision to take interventions
-Brittany now has 2 beautiful children
-Girls need to be educated about their bodies, tracking their cycles, etc. And this education should start early
-Everyone needs to go through their own journey
-Many things in life are hard, but also very worth it
-Do something that makes you feel beautiful!

Use code WHOLLY20 for 20% off your first order at https://malibumylk.com/
Connect with Brittany Fuisz:
IG and Twitter @malibumylk
Email: brittany@malibumylk.com
Website: https://malibumylk.com/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51447740Mon, 03 Oct 2022 01:20:57 +0000Emily Kirkwold-Brittany tried a strict elimination diet to help her conceive -It takes a TON of water to make almond milk -Flax milk contains nutrients like fiber, omega 3, protein, magnesium -After struggling with infertility and having periods on and off,...-It takes a TON of water to make almond milk
-Flax milk contains nutrients like fiber, omega 3, protein, magnesium
-After struggling with infertility and having periods on and off, Brittany made the decision to take interventions
-Brittany now has 2 beautiful children
-Girls need to be educated about their bodies, tracking their cycles, etc. And this education should start early
-Everyone needs to go through their own journey
-Many things in life are hard, but also very worth it
-Do something that makes you feel beautiful!

Use code WHOLLY20 for 20% off your first order at https://malibumylk.com/
Connect with Brittany Fuisz:
IG and Twitter @malibumylk
Email: brittany@malibumylk.com
Website: https://malibumylk.com/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2179fertility,flaxmilk,infertility,plantbasedmilk,ttccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-128-lead-your-life-with-confidence-with-cyclical-living-ft-lisa-jara-menstrual-wisdom-specialist-and-soul-based-life-coach--51395339-The menstrual/moon cycle is the foundation, and other cycles are flavors
-What are the benefits of cyclical living?
-Our cycles can have darker phases - why is it helpful to live in tune with these phases too?
-Hear Lisa’s experience of using cyclical living to make peace with past struggles
-Where is the 1% of your life where you can make changes to be in tune with your cycle?
-Be curious about yourself
-There is power in living your life in a cyclical pattern
-The 1 thing a woman can do to celebrate her whole womanhood: Chart your cycle!


Connect with Lisa here:
Soul Mail Sign-up: https://lisa-jara.com/en/soul-mail-sign-up
(Website: https://lisa-jara.com)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.jara.1650
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.jara.coaching
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG3IUe0ROGTtuw8r3Pmwz9Q

Wholly a Woman episode mentioned: Episode 78: I quit my job: Hearing from God and stepping out in faith | Dr. Emily, natural family planning pharmacist [published 9/6/21]

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Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
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-What are the benefits of cyclical living?
-Our cycles can have darker phases - why is it helpful to live in tune with these phases too?
-Hear Lisa’s experience of using cyclical living to make peace with past struggles
-Where is the 1% of your life where you can make changes to be in tune with your cycle?
-Be curious about yourself
-There is power in living your life in a cyclical pattern
-The 1 thing a woman can do to celebrate her whole womanhood: Chart your cycle!


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Wholly a Woman episode mentioned: Episode 78: I quit my job: Hearing from God and stepping out in faith | Dr. Emily, natural family planning pharmacist [published 9/6/21]

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A woman’s body gives her signs when she is ovulating. Natural family planning / fertility awareness is about knowing these signs, keeping track of them, and then using that information. Natural family planning can be used for avoiding pregnancy naturally and effectively, for optimizing timing for achieving pregnancy, or for monitoring your health.

There are multiple fertility awareness methods that teach women to track one or more signs of ovulation. Learning a method from a certified instructor is going to give you the most accurate information and help you be the most confident in using your chosen method to achieve your family planning and/or health goals.

Resources mentioned:
Episode 1 of the Wholly a Woman podcast: What is Natural Family Planning (aired 3/8/20)
NFP Pharmacist Resources: https://nfppharmacist.com/resources/
FACTS - what is charting: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/what-is-charting/
FACTS - Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach the Science - www.factsaboutfertility.org
USCCB: NFP topic - https://www.usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/what-natural-family-planning

Take one of my Marquette Method classes:
-Live, online class (2x/month): www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist/class
-On-demand class: Sign-up here: https://nfppharmacist.com/signup/

Take an in-person class at Guiding Star Wakota in West St. Paul: https://guidingstarwakota.org/fertility-awareness-education/

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51299729Sun, 18 Sep 2022 16:29:54 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhat is natural family planning? What is fertility awareness? Why are there so many names for cycle tracking? A woman’s body gives her signs when she is ovulating. Natural family planning / fertility awareness is about knowing these signs, keeping...
A woman’s body gives her signs when she is ovulating. Natural family planning / fertility awareness is about knowing these signs, keeping track of them, and then using that information. Natural family planning can be used for avoiding pregnancy naturally and effectively, for optimizing timing for achieving pregnancy, or for monitoring your health.

There are multiple fertility awareness methods that teach women to track one or more signs of ovulation. Learning a method from a certified instructor is going to give you the most accurate information and help you be the most confident in using your chosen method to achieve your family planning and/or health goals.

Resources mentioned:
Episode 1 of the Wholly a Woman podcast: What is Natural Family Planning (aired 3/8/20)
NFP Pharmacist Resources: https://nfppharmacist.com/resources/
FACTS - what is charting: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/what-is-charting/
FACTS - Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach the Science - www.factsaboutfertility.org
USCCB: NFP topic - https://www.usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/what-natural-family-planning

Take one of my Marquette Method classes:
-Live, online class (2x/month): www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist/class
-On-demand class: Sign-up here: https://nfppharmacist.com/signup/

Take an in-person class at Guiding Star Wakota in West St. Paul: https://guidingstarwakota.org/fertility-awareness-education/

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Learn more about Taylor, or contact her here: https://www.livingwellwithtaylor.com/

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Taylor (@livingwellwithtaylor) on Instagram and let us know your take-aways!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51218191Sun, 11 Sep 2022 13:06:07 +0000Emily KirkwoldTaylor Allmand shares her story of having issues on birth control, starting to chart her cycles, and being diagnosed with PCOS and endometriosis. Taylor then shares the inner and outer transformations she experienced when she fully embraced her...
Learn more about Taylor, or contact her here: https://www.livingwellwithtaylor.com/

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Taylor (@livingwellwithtaylor) on Instagram and let us know your take-aways!]]>1879cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-125-are-your-illnesses-and-allergies-really-mold-sensitivities-ft-michael-rubino-mold-remediation-expert--51094756
While Rubino is only in his 30s, he is already turning the mold remediation world on its ear with his unique approach to this business. You may know that millions of Americans are struggling with the effects of mold exposure on their health. Many seek out mold remediation companies but still suffer after the jobs are done. That’s because many conventional mold remediators are only doing part of this job. When Rubino does mold remediation, his procedure removes all traces of mold including the spores they leave behind and the toxins produced by the mold. A person suffering from hypersensitivity to mold needs all three types of decontamination to regain their health. To educate those who are suffering, Rubino wrote the book Mold Medic. In detail, Rubino advises readers on how to choose a mold remediation company and the exact processes that the company should be using. He also explains how to recover from mold-related illnesses.

Book - Mold Medic by Michael Rubino: https://www.themoldmedic.com/product/the-mold-medic-an-experts-guide-on-mold-removal/

Websites mentioned:
https://www.themoldmedic.com/
Home Cleanse - formerly known as All American Restoration - https://www.homecleanse.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51094756Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:50:32 +0000Emily KirkwoldMichael Rubino is an innovative expert in mold contamination and remediation. In this episode of the Wholly a Woman podcast, he teaches us how to prevent mold growth, symptoms of mold sensitivity, and discusses the best way to completely remove all...
While Rubino is only in his 30s, he is already turning the mold remediation world on its ear with his unique approach to this business. You may know that millions of Americans are struggling with the effects of mold exposure on their health. Many seek out mold remediation companies but still suffer after the jobs are done. That’s because many conventional mold remediators are only doing part of this job. When Rubino does mold remediation, his procedure removes all traces of mold including the spores they leave behind and the toxins produced by the mold. A person suffering from hypersensitivity to mold needs all three types of decontamination to regain their health. To educate those who are suffering, Rubino wrote the book Mold Medic. In detail, Rubino advises readers on how to choose a mold remediation company and the exact processes that the company should be using. He also explains how to recover from mold-related illnesses.

Book - Mold Medic by Michael Rubino: https://www.themoldmedic.com/product/the-mold-medic-an-experts-guide-on-mold-removal/

Websites mentioned:
https://www.themoldmedic.com/
Home Cleanse - formerly known as All American Restoration - https://www.homecleanse.com/]]>2077mold,moldallergy,moldmedic,moldremediation,moldsensitivitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-124-talking-to-your-practitioner-about-using-natural-family-planning-or-having-the-birth-control-talk--50995177
Dr. Emily, along with Sophie Krupp, provide some discussion starters you can use to have a productive conversation about addressing your health concerns you’ve noticed by tracking your cycle. Then, Dr. Emily expands on the topic, offering some conversation starters specifically when having “the birth control talk” with your provider.

Unlock Your Cycle, online course teaching cycle tracking for health:
Take the course: www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com
DISCOUNT CODE for 50% off = PODCAST
Follow us on Instagram @unlockyourcycle_onlinecourse
Follow Sophie Krupp, educator on ADHD + menstrual cycles, on Instagram @theadhdcycle

Resources mentioned:
NFP comparison chart with effectiveness rates: https://nfppharmacist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Natural-Family-Planning-Methods_-Comparison-Chart-1.pdf
Facts about Fertility - overview of NFP methods: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/what-is-charting/

Download PDF with discussion starters: https://podcast.nfppharmacist.com/124

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50995177Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:00:11 +0000Emily KirkwoldHow do you talk to your healthcare provider about using natural family planning? What could you say if you are tracking your cycle? What if your practitioner doesn’t know much about fertility awareness? Dr. Emily, along with Sophie Krupp, provide...
Dr. Emily, along with Sophie Krupp, provide some discussion starters you can use to have a productive conversation about addressing your health concerns you’ve noticed by tracking your cycle. Then, Dr. Emily expands on the topic, offering some conversation starters specifically when having “the birth control talk” with your provider.

Unlock Your Cycle, online course teaching cycle tracking for health:
Take the course: www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com
DISCOUNT CODE for 50% off = PODCAST
Follow us on Instagram @unlockyourcycle_onlinecourse
Follow Sophie Krupp, educator on ADHD + menstrual cycles, on Instagram @theadhdcycle

Resources mentioned:
NFP comparison chart with effectiveness rates: https://nfppharmacist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Natural-Family-Planning-Methods_-Comparison-Chart-1.pdf
Facts about Fertility - overview of NFP methods: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/what-is-charting/

Download PDF with discussion starters: https://podcast.nfppharmacist.com/124

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>1791birthcontrol,contraception,fertilityawareness,naturalfamilyplanning,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-123-highly-sensitive-people-are-here-for-a-purpose-ft-susie-procini-women-s-empowerment-coach--50888604-Strengths of being a highly sensitive person (HSP): feel deeply, empathetic, creative, intuitive
-Shadow side of being a HSP: take on energy of others, judgmental, take things personally
-HSPs often cope with their sensitive nature by pushing or hiding
-Allow yourself to be beautifully imperfect
-Focus on the smallest increment of progress
-Happiness comes from knowing who you are and connecting to a higher guidance
-There’s nothing made divinely that is flawed

Resource mentioned: “The Highly Sensitive Person” by Dr. Elaine Aron: https://www.amazon.com/Highly-Sensitive-Person-Thrive-Overwhelms/dp/0553062182

Schedule a complimentary clarity call with Susie:
https://empoweredfromtheheart.com/
Or call Susie at 609-634-2764

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50888604Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:00:02 +0000Emily Kirkwold-Highly sensitive people are made with a sensitive nervous system -Strengths of being a highly sensitive person (HSP): feel deeply, empathetic, creative, intuitive -Shadow side of being a HSP: take on energy of others, judgmental, take things...-Strengths of being a highly sensitive person (HSP): feel deeply, empathetic, creative, intuitive
-Shadow side of being a HSP: take on energy of others, judgmental, take things personally
-HSPs often cope with their sensitive nature by pushing or hiding
-Allow yourself to be beautifully imperfect
-Focus on the smallest increment of progress
-Happiness comes from knowing who you are and connecting to a higher guidance
-There’s nothing made divinely that is flawed

Resource mentioned: “The Highly Sensitive Person” by Dr. Elaine Aron: https://www.amazon.com/Highly-Sensitive-Person-Thrive-Overwhelms/dp/0553062182

Schedule a complimentary clarity call with Susie:
https://empoweredfromtheheart.com/
Or call Susie at 609-634-2764

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2190empoweringwomen,highlysensitivepeople,highlysensitiveperson,sensitivity,womensempowermentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-122-embracing-change-and-being-intentional-through-journaling-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--50842694
In this episode, I talk about what my journaling practice has looked like since starting in February 2018 and how you can use journaling to embrace change and be intentional

Take-aways:
-Journaling can help you see where you have been and how you have changed as a person
-Reviewing your journals can help you see how your dreams change
-I have to continually learn to accept that it is OKAY TO CHANGE
-How my journaling (what I actually write down) has changed over time
-Journaling allows you to keep track of influential books/podcasts/ideas
-Your journal can serve as a diary for major events in my life/career
-Be centered for the day
-Choose what to focus on FIRST
-Your journaling does NOT have to look like mine, AND it is okay for it to change over time!

Resources mentioned:
“High Performance Habits” by Brendon Burchard
“Girl, Stop Apologizing” by Rachel Hollis
“Everything is Figureoutable” by Marie Forleo
“Profit First” by Mike Michalowicz

Wholly a Woman podcast episodes mentioned:
Episode 40: Live a Life you are Passionate About - featuring LuAnn Buechler, coach and facilitator of the Passion Test (December 2020)
Episode 78: I quit my job: Hearing from God and stepping out in faith (09/2021)

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50842694Sun, 07 Aug 2022 17:03:39 +0000Emily KirkwoldJournaling has CHANGED my life! In this episode, I talk about what my journaling practice has looked like since starting in February 2018 and how you can use journaling to embrace change and be intentional Take-aways: -Journaling can help you see...
In this episode, I talk about what my journaling practice has looked like since starting in February 2018 and how you can use journaling to embrace change and be intentional

Take-aways:
-Journaling can help you see where you have been and how you have changed as a person
-Reviewing your journals can help you see how your dreams change
-I have to continually learn to accept that it is OKAY TO CHANGE
-How my journaling (what I actually write down) has changed over time
-Journaling allows you to keep track of influential books/podcasts/ideas
-Your journal can serve as a diary for major events in my life/career
-Be centered for the day
-Choose what to focus on FIRST
-Your journaling does NOT have to look like mine, AND it is okay for it to change over time!

Resources mentioned:
“High Performance Habits” by Brendon Burchard
“Girl, Stop Apologizing” by Rachel Hollis
“Everything is Figureoutable” by Marie Forleo
“Profit First” by Mike Michalowicz

Wholly a Woman podcast episodes mentioned:
Episode 40: Live a Life you are Passionate About - featuring LuAnn Buechler, coach and facilitator of the Passion Test (December 2020)
Episode 78: I quit my job: Hearing from God and stepping out in faith (09/2021)

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>3064affirmations,dailyjournaling,journaling,mindset,morningroutinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-121-the-surprising-health-benefits-of-hydrogen-therapy-ft-greg-the-hydrogen-man--50791285-Molecular hydrogen is approved for therapeutic use in Japan
-Hydrogen is a selective antioxidant that has been shown to improve blood flow and improve skin clarity
-It was found that the benefits of alkaline water was the hydrogen byproduct formed
-Ensure you are using a quality device when drinking hydrogen water or inhaling hydrogen gas
-Hydrogen has helped with period and hormone issues after nothing else has helped
-Avoid hydrogen pills (can be harmful to the liver) and drops to measure hydrogen (inaccurate)
-Hydrogen therapy has been used to help chemotherapy be more effective and decrease side effects
-You feel whole when you’re in a healthy body

Learn more:
Greg Hydrogen Man YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UPRISING144K
Video #337 hydrogen gas + water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwRDh7XBm-Y
Video #8 molecular hydrogen water effects on cancer, chemotherapy, radiation & nasa astronauts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7ZDku2Wj9s
Molecular Hydrogen research studies: https://holyh2.com/human-studies/
Holy Hydrogen device: https://holyhydrogen.com/

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50791285Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:48:09 +0000Emily KirkwoldTake-aways: -Molecular hydrogen is approved for therapeutic use in Japan -Hydrogen is a selective antioxidant that has been shown to improve blood flow and improve skin clarity -It was found that the benefits of alkaline water was the hydrogen...-Molecular hydrogen is approved for therapeutic use in Japan
-Hydrogen is a selective antioxidant that has been shown to improve blood flow and improve skin clarity
-It was found that the benefits of alkaline water was the hydrogen byproduct formed
-Ensure you are using a quality device when drinking hydrogen water or inhaling hydrogen gas
-Hydrogen has helped with period and hormone issues after nothing else has helped
-Avoid hydrogen pills (can be harmful to the liver) and drops to measure hydrogen (inaccurate)
-Hydrogen therapy has been used to help chemotherapy be more effective and decrease side effects
-You feel whole when you’re in a healthy body

Learn more:
Greg Hydrogen Man YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UPRISING144K
Video #337 hydrogen gas + water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwRDh7XBm-Y
Video #8 molecular hydrogen water effects on cancer, chemotherapy, radiation & nasa astronauts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7ZDku2Wj9s
Molecular Hydrogen research studies: https://holyh2.com/human-studies/
Holy Hydrogen device: https://holyhydrogen.com/

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Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>3197chemotherapy,holistichealth,hydrogentherapy,hydrogenwater,molecularhydrogencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-120-using-body-wisdom-for-wellness-ft-christine-lord-somatic-psychotherapist-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--50690603-Somatic = the body, sensations
-The body is communicating to us, we just need to listen to this language
-Listening to the body uses a different part of the brain than you use in talk therapy or journaling
-Tuning in to your body’s wisdom is just part of an overall wellness practice
-Turn towards yourself
-Build a loving and nourishing relationship with yourself

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Christine (@ i_am_sacred_) and let us know your take-aways!

Book a free discovery call with Christine here: https://www.christinelord.com/

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50690603Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:00:02 +0000Emily KirkwoldTake-aways: -Somatic = the body, sensations -The body is communicating to us, we just need to listen to this language -Listening to the body uses a different part of the brain than you use in talk therapy or journaling -Tuning in to your body’s wisdom...-Somatic = the body, sensations
-The body is communicating to us, we just need to listen to this language
-Listening to the body uses a different part of the brain than you use in talk therapy or journaling
-Tuning in to your body’s wisdom is just part of an overall wellness practice
-Turn towards yourself
-Build a loving and nourishing relationship with yourself

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Christine (@ i_am_sacred_) and let us know your take-aways!

Book a free discovery call with Christine here: https://www.christinelord.com/

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>1928bodylanguage,bodytalk,bodywisdom,holisticwellness,somaticpsychotherapycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-119-my-birth-story-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--50636894
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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50636894Mon, 18 Jul 2022 22:13:12 +0000Emily KirkwoldClara Cynthia (CC) Kirkwold was born on 7/5/22! Dr. Emily shares her birth story on this special episode of the podcast What did you think? I want to hear from you! Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com Instagram: @nfppharmacist Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
What did you think? I want to hear from you!
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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2657birthstory,empoweredbirth,hospitalbirth,vaginalbirth,waterbirthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-118-your-sex-questions-answered-ft-jackie-golob-therapist-and-sexual-wellness-coach--50396882-Prioritize really slowly and intentionally noticing your body
-Body neutrality is a good 1st step before body positivity
-Notice what feels good and what doesn’t feel good, and then write that down as data
-Orgasm can be thought of as a really big sensation. There are multiple types of orgasms.
-There is no shame in not having an orgasm. The point of sex is not orgasm
-If intercourse hurts, ask yourself: a) Is there enough foreplay happening for lubrication? b) Is there a medical reason? c) Is there a psychological reason?
-Talk to your spouse! Tell them if something hurts, tell them upfront “I don’t want to hurt your feelings but I want to try something different,” tell them what you like or what you want to try

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Jackie (@sextherapistjackie) on Instagram and let us know your take-aways!

Previous related Wholly a Woman episodes:
Episode 99: Sex: it’s about your mindset - featuring Haley Berglund, life coach
Episode 68: Increase intimacy and enjoy sex more! - featuring Susan Bratton, intimacy expert to millions

Jackie’s website: https://www.shamelesstherapy.org/

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50396882Sun, 10 Jul 2022 10:00:01 +0000Emily KirkwoldTake-aways: -Prioritize really slowly and intentionally noticing your body -Body neutrality is a good 1st step before body positivity -Notice what feels good and what doesn’t feel good, and then write that down as data -Orgasm can be thought of as a...-Prioritize really slowly and intentionally noticing your body
-Body neutrality is a good 1st step before body positivity
-Notice what feels good and what doesn’t feel good, and then write that down as data
-Orgasm can be thought of as a really big sensation. There are multiple types of orgasms.
-There is no shame in not having an orgasm. The point of sex is not orgasm
-If intercourse hurts, ask yourself: a) Is there enough foreplay happening for lubrication? b) Is there a medical reason? c) Is there a psychological reason?
-Talk to your spouse! Tell them if something hurts, tell them upfront “I don’t want to hurt your feelings but I want to try something different,” tell them what you like or what you want to try

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Jackie (@sextherapistjackie) on Instagram and let us know your take-aways!

Previous related Wholly a Woman episodes:
Episode 99: Sex: it’s about your mindset - featuring Haley Berglund, life coach
Episode 68: Increase intimacy and enjoy sex more! - featuring Susan Bratton, intimacy expert to millions

Jackie’s website: https://www.shamelesstherapy.org/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>3090bodypositivity,knowyourbody,sexualwellness,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-117-the-power-of-vision-mapping-ft-tracy-roesch-williams-life-coach--50382222-Your vision doesn’t have to be to make a huge change, there is power in making small edits
-A vision map is intentionally creating action steps and setting goals for yourself in order to achieve your vision
-Be realistic with yourself
-A vision map needs accountability and measurability
-Power words are words in the middle of your vision map that remind you of why you are doing what you are doing

Tracy’s website: https://www.alaskatracy.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaTracy

Vision Journal: Your Vision Mapping Guide by Tracy Roesch Williams: https://www.amazon.com/Vision-Journal-Your-Mapping-Guide/dp/0692101004

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50382222Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:00:02 +0000Emily KirkwoldTake-aways: -Your vision doesn’t have to be to make a huge change, there is power in making small edits -A vision map is intentionally creating action steps and setting goals for yourself in order to achieve your vision -Be realistic with yourself -A...-Your vision doesn’t have to be to make a huge change, there is power in making small edits
-A vision map is intentionally creating action steps and setting goals for yourself in order to achieve your vision
-Be realistic with yourself
-A vision map needs accountability and measurability
-Power words are words in the middle of your vision map that remind you of why you are doing what you are doing

Tracy’s website: https://www.alaskatracy.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaTracy

Vision Journal: Your Vision Mapping Guide by Tracy Roesch Williams: https://www.amazon.com/Vision-Journal-Your-Mapping-Guide/dp/0692101004

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Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>1761personaldevelopment,vision,visionboard,visionmap,visionmappingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-116-preparing-myself-for-birth-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--50380140-Deciding where to birth and who to have on her birth care team
-Working with pelvic floor physical therapy during pregnancy
-Birth preferences
-Birth affirmations
-Following positive Instagram accounts: @christianhypnobirthing, @alexiathedoula, @brightearthdoulas, @amybizalwellness

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-Working with pelvic floor physical therapy during pregnancy
-Birth preferences
-Birth affirmations
-Following positive Instagram accounts: @christianhypnobirthing, @alexiathedoula, @brightearthdoulas, @amybizalwellness

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2237birth,birthaffirmations,birthpreparation,naturalbirth,positivebirthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-115-prenatal-postpartum-depression-and-how-nutrition-can-help-ft-amy-spindel-functional-holistic-nutritionist--50260299-About half of women diagnosed with postpartum depression had symptoms start during pregnancy
-When symptoms are affecting daily life, speak up. It is OK to feel depressed or anxious, AND it is OK to ask for help
-There are multiple risk factors for prenatal or postpartum depression and anxiety, and many of them are ones you can do something about
-The best way to decrease the risk of prenatal or postpartum mental health concerns is to work on your health in preconception
-Nutrition affects our mood by the way different gut bacteria are fed, by the signals our gut sends to our brain, and by how well we are absorbing the nutrients we take in
-Get the support and the validation you need

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Amy (@foodwiththoughtnutrition) on Instagram with your take-aways!

Amy’s website: https://foodwiththoughtnutrition.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodWithThoughtNutrition

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Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
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-When symptoms are affecting daily life, speak up. It is OK to feel depressed or anxious, AND it is OK to ask for help
-There are multiple risk factors for prenatal or postpartum depression and anxiety, and many of them are ones you can do something about
-The best way to decrease the risk of prenatal or postpartum mental health concerns is to work on your health in preconception
-Nutrition affects our mood by the way different gut bacteria are fed, by the signals our gut sends to our brain, and by how well we are absorbing the nutrients we take in
-Get the support and the validation you need

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Amy (@foodwiththoughtnutrition) on Instagram with your take-aways!

Amy’s website: https://foodwiththoughtnutrition.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodWithThoughtNutrition

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Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2113nutritionandmentalhealth,postpartumanxiety,postpartumdepression,prenatalanxiety,prenataldepressioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-114-preparing-for-birth-ft-jaimie-zaki-birth-doula-ibclc-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--50170411-Educate yourself on your options
-A birth doula provides continuous 1-on-1 birth support for you in every way other than medical
-Are you in a fear cycle or a safety cycle? When you’re feeling afraid, your body releases hormones that fight against labor, which causes more difficulty in labor, which can then generate more fear. When you’re feeling safe, your body releases hormones that help you feel calm, so your labor progresses more easily, and you can feel more secure in what you are doing
-3 pillars of confidence: womanly wisdom, self-advocacy, and surrender. It is critical to have all 3
-A birth plan is a communication, education, and organization tool
-Think about pain in labor as discomfort and communication

Follow me (@nfppharmacist) and Jaimie (@littlebearbirthdoula) on Instagram and let us know your take-aways!

Episode mentioned:
Episode 27: What is the Creighton Method of Natural Family Planning? Featuring Karen Schultz, FertilityCare Practitioner (9/7/20)

Jaimie’s website: https://www.littlebearlactation.com/

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50170411Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:00:02 +0000Emily KirkwoldTake-aways: -Educate yourself on your options -A birth doula provides continuous 1-on-1 birth support for you in every way other than medical -Are you in a fear cycle or a safety cycle? When you’re feeling afraid, your body releases hormones that...-Educate yourself on your options
-A birth doula provides continuous 1-on-1 birth support for you in every way other than medical
-Are you in a fear cycle or a safety cycle? When you’re feeling afraid, your body releases hormones that fight against labor, which causes more difficulty in labor, which can then generate more fear. When you’re feeling safe, your body releases hormones that help you feel calm, so your labor progresses more easily, and you can feel more secure in what you are doing
-3 pillars of confidence: womanly wisdom, self-advocacy, and surrender. It is critical to have all 3
-A birth plan is a communication, education, and organization tool
-Think about pain in labor as discomfort and communication

Follow me (@nfppharmacist) and Jaimie (@littlebearbirthdoula) on Instagram and let us know your take-aways!

Episode mentioned:
Episode 27: What is the Creighton Method of Natural Family Planning? Featuring Karen Schultz, FertilityCare Practitioner (9/7/20)

Jaimie’s website: https://www.littlebearlactation.com/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>3414birth,birthdoula,birthpreparation,doula,midwifecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-113-what-does-a-pharmacist-do-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--50009788
US Bureau of Labor & Statistics: Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacists.htm

American Pharmacists Association
Lists 28 career pathways for pharmacists
https://aphanet.pharmacist.com/career-option-profiles

Blair Thielemier, Pharmapreneur Academy, host of online summits: https://pharmapreneuracademy.com/

Travis Wolff, PharmD, a community pharmacist who runs smoking cessation classes and individual counseling to patients at his pharmacy. He also consults for other independent community pharmacies who want to expand their services. https://courses.pharmfurther.com/

Alex Barker, PharmD, owner and founder of The Happy PharmD, where he helps pharmacists create inspiring careers
https://thehappypharmd.com/about-us/

Dr. Megan, the prednisone pharmacist, who helps people manage the side effects of a single common medication, prednisone. https://prednisonepharmacist.com/

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Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50009788Tue, 31 May 2022 12:26:03 +0000Emily KirkwoldResources/people mentioned: US Bureau of Labor & Statistics: Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacists.htm American Pharmacists...
US Bureau of Labor & Statistics: Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacists.htm

American Pharmacists Association
Lists 28 career pathways for pharmacists
https://aphanet.pharmacist.com/career-option-profiles

Blair Thielemier, Pharmapreneur Academy, host of online summits: https://pharmapreneuracademy.com/

Travis Wolff, PharmD, a community pharmacist who runs smoking cessation classes and individual counseling to patients at his pharmacy. He also consults for other independent community pharmacies who want to expand their services. https://courses.pharmfurther.com/

Alex Barker, PharmD, owner and founder of The Happy PharmD, where he helps pharmacists create inspiring careers
https://thehappypharmd.com/about-us/

Dr. Megan, the prednisone pharmacist, who helps people manage the side effects of a single common medication, prednisone. https://prednisonepharmacist.com/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2461nontraditionalpharmacist,pharmacist,pharmacistentrepreneur,pharmacistjobs,pharmacycareerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-112-overcome-self-doubt-get-set-and-go-toward-a-fit-and-fabulous-second-act-ft-madonna-hanna-competitive-amateur-sprinter--49911444
Take-aways:
-If you have an overwhelming feeling you can’t shake, take that as a sign to listen
-Sometimes in life you don’t know where things will lead you
-Be in a posture of learning: sometimes you need to keep your mouth shut and ears open
-Take a moment to recognize others for their accomplishments
-If you are thinking “will the other person take me seriously?”, know that the other person may be thinking the exact same thing
-Which voice do you let control your destiny?
-If pursuing something new, ask others who already do it
-Start slow and don’t compare your journey start to someone else’s end
-You never know who you will be an inspiration for
-Don’t you dare feel guilty about how wonderful you are

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Madonna (@madonnafitfastandfabulous) on Instagram and let us know your take-aways!

You can email Madonna Hanna at: madfashion2001@yahoo.com

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Instagram: @nfppharmacist
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Take-aways:
-If you have an overwhelming feeling you can’t shake, take that as a sign to listen
-Sometimes in life you don’t know where things will lead you
-Be in a posture of learning: sometimes you need to keep your mouth shut and ears open
-Take a moment to recognize others for their accomplishments
-If you are thinking “will the other person take me seriously?”, know that the other person may be thinking the exact same thing
-Which voice do you let control your destiny?
-If pursuing something new, ask others who already do it
-Start slow and don’t compare your journey start to someone else’s end
-You never know who you will be an inspiration for
-Don’t you dare feel guilty about how wonderful you are

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Madonna (@madonnafitfastandfabulous) on Instagram and let us know your take-aways!

You can email Madonna Hanna at: madfashion2001@yahoo.com

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Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>3101competitivesprinter,femalerunner,pursueyourgoals,runner,seniorrunnercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-111-using-essential-oils-for-health-ft-sammi-boerner-aromatherapist-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--49813235-Essential oils can help with physical, mental, emotional, and/or spiritual health
-Aromatherapy is using essential oils to heal the body
-Essential oils are highly concentrated from a plant material
-Be mindful when purchasing essential oils. There is no standard or certification for “medical-grade” or “therapeutic-grade.” Look for organic, wild-harvested, or unsprayed oils.
-You can choose an essential oil or a blend based on how you want to feel or based on a specific health complaint
-When using oils topically, mixing an essential oil with a carrier (nut/seed) oil can bring the essential oil deeper into your system
-Love and accept yourself as you are

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Sammi (@sagemindandbodymn) on Instagram and let us know your take-aways!

Learn more about the Guiding Star Cycle Show: https://guidingstarproject.com/cycle-show/
Program for girls to learn about their menstrual cycles and puberty, with a body-positive mindset. “I can only protect what I value and respect.”

Essential Oils for Promoting Weight Loss by Samantha Boerner
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Oils-Promoting-Weight-Loss/dp/1646114949
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/essential-oils-for-promoting-weight-loss-samantha-boerner/1136199753

Learn more, schedule a consult with Sammi, and/or purchase an essential oil blend at https://www.sagemindandbodymn.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49813235Mon, 16 May 2022 13:06:08 +0000Emily KirkwoldTake-aways: -Essential oils can help with physical, mental, emotional, and/or spiritual health -Aromatherapy is using essential oils to heal the body -Essential oils are highly concentrated from a plant material -Be mindful when purchasing essential...-Essential oils can help with physical, mental, emotional, and/or spiritual health
-Aromatherapy is using essential oils to heal the body
-Essential oils are highly concentrated from a plant material
-Be mindful when purchasing essential oils. There is no standard or certification for “medical-grade” or “therapeutic-grade.” Look for organic, wild-harvested, or unsprayed oils.
-You can choose an essential oil or a blend based on how you want to feel or based on a specific health complaint
-When using oils topically, mixing an essential oil with a carrier (nut/seed) oil can bring the essential oil deeper into your system
-Love and accept yourself as you are

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Sammi (@sagemindandbodymn) on Instagram and let us know your take-aways!

Learn more about the Guiding Star Cycle Show: https://guidingstarproject.com/cycle-show/
Program for girls to learn about their menstrual cycles and puberty, with a body-positive mindset. “I can only protect what I value and respect.”

Essential Oils for Promoting Weight Loss by Samantha Boerner
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Oils-Promoting-Weight-Loss/dp/1646114949
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/essential-oils-for-promoting-weight-loss-samantha-boerner/1136199753

Learn more, schedule a consult with Sammi, and/or purchase an essential oil blend at https://www.sagemindandbodymn.com/]]>2056aromatherapy,essentialoilblends,essentialoils,holistichealth,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-110-align-with-yourself-with-kundalini-yoga-ft-eva-kornet-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--49732177-Kundalini yoga is a highly spiritual discipline, an alignment of mind, body, and soul. It is a yoga of self-awareness
-The body is the vessel. Sometimes it needs movement to get unstuck
-The biggest benefit of kundalini yoga is that it opens people up
-Breathwork is almost like creating your own medicine with your breath
-The goal of all yoga is to align with yourself
-Challenge yourself to look at yourself in a new way - allow yourself to be human and to reflect on how we are made in the image of the divine

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Eva (@evakornet) on Instagram and let us know your take-aways!

Learn more about Eva and kundalini yoga: https://www.evakornet.com/

Don’t forget! The Permission to Play 90 Day Program starts May 16th, 2022!
Program includes 3 months of membership
Once in a lifetime discount for the inaugural class, $1000 off with code INAUGURAL
https://mightymamawellness.podia.com/permission-to-play-2-0
Free Sensual Movement Workshops first 2 Tuesdays of May, 8-9 PM CST! Email mightymamawellness@gmail.com for the zoom link]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49732177Mon, 09 May 2022 19:54:42 +0000Emily KirkwoldTake-aways: -Kundalini yoga is a highly spiritual discipline, an alignment of mind, body, and soul. It is a yoga of self-awareness -The body is the vessel. Sometimes it needs movement to get unstuck -The biggest benefit of kundalini yoga is that it...-Kundalini yoga is a highly spiritual discipline, an alignment of mind, body, and soul. It is a yoga of self-awareness
-The body is the vessel. Sometimes it needs movement to get unstuck
-The biggest benefit of kundalini yoga is that it opens people up
-Breathwork is almost like creating your own medicine with your breath
-The goal of all yoga is to align with yourself
-Challenge yourself to look at yourself in a new way - allow yourself to be human and to reflect on how we are made in the image of the divine

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Eva (@evakornet) on Instagram and let us know your take-aways!

Learn more about Eva and kundalini yoga: https://www.evakornet.com/

Don’t forget! The Permission to Play 90 Day Program starts May 16th, 2022!
Program includes 3 months of membership
Once in a lifetime discount for the inaugural class, $1000 off with code INAUGURAL
https://mightymamawellness.podia.com/permission-to-play-2-0
Free Sensual Movement Workshops first 2 Tuesdays of May, 8-9 PM CST! Email mightymamawellness@gmail.com for the zoom link]]>2334breathwork,kundaliniyoga,selfawareness,womenshealth,yogacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-109-exploring-sensual-movement-ft-cynthia-shockley-founder-of-mighty-mama-wellness--49610275
I was delighted to interview my friend Cynthia Shockley, founder and owner of Mighty Mama Wellness, about how she helps women explore sensual movement and how it has helped her live her whole life more freely.

Take-aways:
-Don’t believe it when others tell you a certain path is the “only way” you can achieve the outcome you want
-Listen to your heart
-Sensual movement is an offshoot of floorwork from pole dancing. It is freestyle, mindful movement where women can experience exploration and liberation
-When practicing sensual movement, set aside what you are “supposed” to do. When you move freely, that can help you live more freely in other aspects of your life
-Know that feeling awkward is part of the process
-You have to imitate before you innovate
-Have patience with yourself
-Being in community is HUGE. It is important to be able to share and to be acknowledged
-Choose something for yourself each day

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Cynthia (@mightymamawellness) on Instagram and let us know your take-aways!

Other ways to connect with Cynthia:
IG: @imsimplycynthia
FB: https://www.facebook.com/cynkim121

Mighty Mama Wellness resources:
Permission to Play 90 Day Program starting May 16th!
Program includes 3 months of membership
Once in a lifetime discount for the inaugural class, $1000 off with code INAUGURAL
https://mightymamawellness.podia.com/permission-to-play-2-0
Free Sensual Movement Workshops first 2 Tuesdays of May, 8-9 PM CST! Email mightymamawellness@gmail.com for the zoom link
Free Mighty Mama Village membership trial available with code: BLOOM
https://mightymamawellness.podia.com/mmw-membership
Own Your Pleasure Retreat is happening August 11th-14th in Hillman, MN (by Brainerd)
Daily yoga, sensual movement, meditation, journaling, and group discussion
Intimates photography session included to commemorate your womanhood journey
21% discount available to members/inaugural group of the Permission to Play Program
Only accessible to members]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49610275Sun, 01 May 2022 12:00:02 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhat is sensual movement? How can you try it and how can it impact your life? I was delighted to interview my friend Cynthia Shockley, founder and owner of Mighty Mama Wellness, about how she helps women explore sensual movement and how it has...
I was delighted to interview my friend Cynthia Shockley, founder and owner of Mighty Mama Wellness, about how she helps women explore sensual movement and how it has helped her live her whole life more freely.

Take-aways:
-Don’t believe it when others tell you a certain path is the “only way” you can achieve the outcome you want
-Listen to your heart
-Sensual movement is an offshoot of floorwork from pole dancing. It is freestyle, mindful movement where women can experience exploration and liberation
-When practicing sensual movement, set aside what you are “supposed” to do. When you move freely, that can help you live more freely in other aspects of your life
-Know that feeling awkward is part of the process
-You have to imitate before you innovate
-Have patience with yourself
-Being in community is HUGE. It is important to be able to share and to be acknowledged
-Choose something for yourself each day

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Cynthia (@mightymamawellness) on Instagram and let us know your take-aways!

Other ways to connect with Cynthia:
IG: @imsimplycynthia
FB: https://www.facebook.com/cynkim121

Mighty Mama Wellness resources:
Permission to Play 90 Day Program starting May 16th!
Program includes 3 months of membership
Once in a lifetime discount for the inaugural class, $1000 off with code INAUGURAL
https://mightymamawellness.podia.com/permission-to-play-2-0
Free Sensual Movement Workshops first 2 Tuesdays of May, 8-9 PM CST! Email mightymamawellness@gmail.com for the zoom link
Free Mighty Mama Village membership trial available with code: BLOOM
https://mightymamawellness.podia.com/mmw-membership
Own Your Pleasure Retreat is happening August 11th-14th in Hillman, MN (by Brainerd)
Daily yoga, sensual movement, meditation, journaling, and group discussion
Intimates photography session included to commemorate your womanhood journey
21% discount available to members/inaugural group of the Permission to Play Program
Only accessible to members]]>2765community,empoweringwomen,mightymamawellness,mindfulmovement,sensualmovementcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-108-the-power-of-releasing-stored-emotions-ft-ann-hince-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--49545278-Emotional freedom technique (EFT) or tapping while talking through something releases tension throughout the nervous system
-Our emotions affect our physical bodies
-The starting place for tapping can be recognizing an emotion and tapping through it, or consciously recalling a traumatic memory and tapping through that
-Opening up your subconscious mind and releasing resistance helps your mind and body process through your stored emotions
-We can change our future by changing our now
-It’s completely okay to keep coming back to the same emotion or same memory - there can be multiple levels to work through
-Underneath our emotions are physical sensations. When you recognize these sensations, you don’t have to use tapping, you can be aware of the sensations and then let them go
-Releasing stored emotions can result in real, physical changes
-Many diseases have a psychosomatic component - there is nothing to be embarrassed about that our minds and bodies are intricately connected
-Accept what you are feeling - the power will dissipate

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Ann (@ann.hince) and let us know your take-aways!

Mentioned/related episodes:
Episode 104: What is the Enneagram? Ft. Danielle Allen, enneagram coach
Episode 34: Resolving the Touch Crisis - Ft. Dawn Bennett, author of “The Touch Crisis”
Resources:
Ann Hince YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTc4hb7ZKvih1LlRHK0cUjg
Book: A Pathway to Insight: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Insight-Re-capture-your-childhood/dp/B08N9P9LP6
Ann’s website: https://annhince.com/
Ann Hince Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AnnHinceWisdom

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49545278Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:59:54 +0000Emily KirkwoldTake-aways: -Emotional freedom technique (EFT) or tapping while talking through something releases tension throughout the nervous system -Our emotions affect our physical bodies -The starting place for tapping can be recognizing an emotion and...-Emotional freedom technique (EFT) or tapping while talking through something releases tension throughout the nervous system
-Our emotions affect our physical bodies
-The starting place for tapping can be recognizing an emotion and tapping through it, or consciously recalling a traumatic memory and tapping through that
-Opening up your subconscious mind and releasing resistance helps your mind and body process through your stored emotions
-We can change our future by changing our now
-It’s completely okay to keep coming back to the same emotion or same memory - there can be multiple levels to work through
-Underneath our emotions are physical sensations. When you recognize these sensations, you don’t have to use tapping, you can be aware of the sensations and then let them go
-Releasing stored emotions can result in real, physical changes
-Many diseases have a psychosomatic component - there is nothing to be embarrassed about that our minds and bodies are intricately connected
-Accept what you are feeling - the power will dissipate

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Ann (@ann.hince) and let us know your take-aways!

Mentioned/related episodes:
Episode 104: What is the Enneagram? Ft. Danielle Allen, enneagram coach
Episode 34: Resolving the Touch Crisis - Ft. Dawn Bennett, author of “The Touch Crisis”
Resources:
Ann Hince YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTc4hb7ZKvih1LlRHK0cUjg
Book: A Pathway to Insight: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Insight-Re-capture-your-childhood/dp/B08N9P9LP6
Ann’s website: https://annhince.com/
Ann Hince Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AnnHinceWisdom

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2325eft,emotionalfreedomtechnique,emotions,releasingemotions,tappingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-107-creating-order-in-daily-life-ft-tabatha-perry-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--49468496-Use the filter of Philippians 4:8 to know what to think about
-In order to change, you need to recognize things are not currently working
-Pay attention to your body’s cues, then recognize your thoughts, then you can choose to create order
-Take time away and spend time in the word to discern God’s voice/direction
-Be open to letting God work rather than trying to direct God
-Write a self-contract describing who you are (and whose you are)
-When we make small edits, we can see big results

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Tabatha (@tabathaperrylifecoach) and let us know your take-aways!

Resources from Tabatha: “No Guilt Book Club” or coaching: https://tabathaperry.coach/programs
The Life Edit podcast: https://tabathaperry.coach/podcast

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49468496Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:26:07 +0000Emily KirkwoldTake-aways: -Use the filter of Philippians 4:8 to know what to think about -In order to change, you need to recognize things are not currently working -Pay attention to your body’s cues, then recognize your thoughts, then you can choose to create...-Use the filter of Philippians 4:8 to know what to think about
-In order to change, you need to recognize things are not currently working
-Pay attention to your body’s cues, then recognize your thoughts, then you can choose to create order
-Take time away and spend time in the word to discern God’s voice/direction
-Be open to letting God work rather than trying to direct God
-Write a self-contract describing who you are (and whose you are)
-When we make small edits, we can see big results

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Tabatha (@tabathaperrylifecoach) and let us know your take-aways!

Resources from Tabatha: “No Guilt Book Club” or coaching: https://tabathaperry.coach/programs
The Life Edit podcast: https://tabathaperry.coach/podcast

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2075authenticity,christianwoman,createorder,lifecoaching,lifeeditcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-106-what-does-it-mean-to-unlock-your-cycle-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--49388064
What you can expect from the Unlock Your Cycle online course:
-Module 1: Unlocking the truth - your menstrual cycle is a vital sign of health. Your cycle has a pattern that is trackable in real time.
-Module 2: Demystifying the menstrual cycle - what goes on during a menstrual cycle? Our cycles have four distinct phases: menses, follicular, ovulation, and luteal. Your body gives you signs that you are ovulating, which you can pay attention to and track.
-Module 3: Charting - we teach you to track cervical mucus, a free, normal body fluid that is one of the signs of ovulation. We teach you how to put this information in a simple spreadsheet chart to identify which phase of the menstrual cycle you are in. We give you a chart template, which you can print or upload and use on your mobile device.
-Module 4: Being in tune with your cycle - know that you know what phase of your cycle you are in, how can you use this in your everyday life? Did you know, it is normal to feel differently during different phases of your cycle? How can this help you be more compassionate with yourself? How can this help you plan your activities (work, social, exercise, etc.)?
-Module 5: Charting for health - what are signs of an optimal cycle and how do I know if something might be off with my hormone health? How can your cycle show you if a “healthy” change, like a new diet or exercise plan, is actually healthy for you?
-Module 6: Talking to your practitioner - how can you bring your trusted healthcare provider into a collaborative conversation with you about what you are seeing in your cycle chart? Did you know, it is normal for doctors not to know much about cervical mucus or charting? We talk through and give you a handout containing specific language you can use to engage your practitioner and advocate for your own health.
-Module 7: Fertility awareness - an introduction. This is not a family planning course, but we know using your signs of ovulation can be useful for avoiding or for achieving pregnancy. We give an overview of different fertility awareness methods and why you may choose one over another.
-Module 8: Conclusion - now you feel confident and empowered. You have unlocked your cycle!

Unlock Your Cycle, online course teaching cycle tracking for health:
Take the course: www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com
Follow us on Instagram @unlockyourcycle_onlinecourse]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49388064Sun, 10 Apr 2022 21:49:19 +0000Emily KirkwoldIs your hormone cycle a mystery to you? Maybe you don’t understand exactly what your cycle is, and you get overwhelmed when you look it up to try to understand what's going on, because it gets very technical and scientific. You want to know your body...
What you can expect from the Unlock Your Cycle online course:
-Module 1: Unlocking the truth - your menstrual cycle is a vital sign of health. Your cycle has a pattern that is trackable in real time.
-Module 2: Demystifying the menstrual cycle - what goes on during a menstrual cycle? Our cycles have four distinct phases: menses, follicular, ovulation, and luteal. Your body gives you signs that you are ovulating, which you can pay attention to and track.
-Module 3: Charting - we teach you to track cervical mucus, a free, normal body fluid that is one of the signs of ovulation. We teach you how to put this information in a simple spreadsheet chart to identify which phase of the menstrual cycle you are in. We give you a chart template, which you can print or upload and use on your mobile device.
-Module 4: Being in tune with your cycle - know that you know what phase of your cycle you are in, how can you use this in your everyday life? Did you know, it is normal to feel differently during different phases of your cycle? How can this help you be more compassionate with yourself? How can this help you plan your activities (work, social, exercise, etc.)?
-Module 5: Charting for health - what are signs of an optimal cycle and how do I know if something might be off with my hormone health? How can your cycle show you if a “healthy” change, like a new diet or exercise plan, is actually healthy for you?
-Module 6: Talking to your practitioner - how can you bring your trusted healthcare provider into a collaborative conversation with you about what you are seeing in your cycle chart? Did you know, it is normal for doctors not to know much about cervical mucus or charting? We talk through and give you a handout containing specific language you can use to engage your practitioner and advocate for your own health.
-Module 7: Fertility awareness - an introduction. This is not a family planning course, but we know using your signs of ovulation can be useful for avoiding or for achieving pregnancy. We give an overview of different fertility awareness methods and why you may choose one over another.
-Module 8: Conclusion - now you feel confident and empowered. You have unlocked your cycle!

Unlock Your Cycle, online course teaching cycle tracking for health:
Take the course: www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com
Follow us on Instagram @unlockyourcycle_onlinecourse]]>2051cycletracking,fertilityawareness,menstrualcycle,unlockyourcycle,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-105-heal-your-hunger-how-to-end-emotional-eating-now-ft-tricia-nelson-author-speaker--49326327-Diets don’t deal with the reason(s) WHY you are eating
-”This is not an intellectual problem”
-Emotional eating drives food addiction, but not all emotional eaters are addicted to food
-PEP test to connect your emotions to eating. Ask yourself, what am I using food for? A Painkiller, Escape, or Punishment? (Or am I eating because I am physically hungry?)
-If you use food as a reward, you need to find a new reward system
-We have to invest in healing
-Food is not going to feed your SOUL

Tag me @nfppharmacist and Tricia @tricianelson_ on Instagram and let us know your takeaway!

Learn more:
Tricia’s website: https://www.healyourhunger.com/
“The secret sauce to end emotional eating” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsaucetoendemotionaleating/about/
Heal Your Hunger book: https://www.healyourhunger.com/book/

Related episodes:
Episode 89: Intuitive eating - featuring Kourtney Johnson
Episode 66: Craving and indulging in foods your body needs - featuring Nagina Abdullah
Episode 17: Paying Attention to What Your Body is Telling You and How You Feel as a Key to Optimal Health - featuring CC Clark

Unlock Your Cycle, online course teaching cycle tracking for health:
Take the course: www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com
Follow us on Instagram @unlockyourcycle_onlinecourse

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49326327Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:19:13 +0000Emily KirkwoldTake-aways: -Diets don’t deal with the reason(s) WHY you are eating -”This is not an intellectual problem” -Emotional eating drives food addiction, but not all emotional eaters are addicted to food -PEP test to connect your emotions to eating. Ask...-Diets don’t deal with the reason(s) WHY you are eating
-”This is not an intellectual problem”
-Emotional eating drives food addiction, but not all emotional eaters are addicted to food
-PEP test to connect your emotions to eating. Ask yourself, what am I using food for? A Painkiller, Escape, or Punishment? (Or am I eating because I am physically hungry?)
-If you use food as a reward, you need to find a new reward system
-We have to invest in healing
-Food is not going to feed your SOUL

Tag me @nfppharmacist and Tricia @tricianelson_ on Instagram and let us know your takeaway!

Learn more:
Tricia’s website: https://www.healyourhunger.com/
“The secret sauce to end emotional eating” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsaucetoendemotionaleating/about/
Heal Your Hunger book: https://www.healyourhunger.com/book/

Related episodes:
Episode 89: Intuitive eating - featuring Kourtney Johnson
Episode 66: Craving and indulging in foods your body needs - featuring Nagina Abdullah
Episode 17: Paying Attention to What Your Body is Telling You and How You Feel as a Key to Optimal Health - featuring CC Clark

Unlock Your Cycle, online course teaching cycle tracking for health:
Take the course: www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com
Follow us on Instagram @unlockyourcycle_onlinecourse

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2606emotionaleating,foodaddiction,stresseating,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-104-what-is-the-enneagram-ft-danielle-allen-enneagram-coach-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--49223891-Your enneagram type affects your lens through which you see the world
-Personality tests tell you HOW you think; the enneagram tells you WHY you think that way
-The goal isn't to have a number. The goal is self-awareness
-Try [the types] on like clothes. Finding your type is a process
-Your type is determined by how you perceive information: are you guided by your heart, your head, or your gut?
-There are 9 enneagram types. Types 2, 3, and 4 are from the heart center, types 5, 6, and 7 are from the head center, and types 8, 9, and 1 are from the gut center
-Use the enneagram for self-awareness - embracing your full self
-The enneagram can help you with your other relationships - have compassion for others
-Focusing on your mind-body connection can help you integrate all parts of who you are (heart/head/gut)

Learn more from Danielle:
Instagram @onefootcoach
Email danielle@onefootcoach.com

Resources:
Typology podcast by Ian Morgan Cron: https://www.typologypodcast.com/
Wholly a Woman Episode 97: Emotional Intelligence (EQ): https://nfppharmacist.com/podcasts/

Unlock Your Cycle, online course teaching cycle tracking for health:
Sign up for the waitlist: www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com
Follow us on Instagram @unlockyourcycle_onlinecourse
Are your hormones healthy / in balance? Take our quiz: https://tinyurl.com/uycquiz]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49223891Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:08:35 +0000Emily KirkwoldTake-aways: -Your enneagram type affects your lens through which you see the world -Personality tests tell you HOW you think; the enneagram tells you WHY you think that way -The goal isn't to have a number. The goal is self-awareness -Try [the types]...-Your enneagram type affects your lens through which you see the world
-Personality tests tell you HOW you think; the enneagram tells you WHY you think that way
-The goal isn't to have a number. The goal is self-awareness
-Try [the types] on like clothes. Finding your type is a process
-Your type is determined by how you perceive information: are you guided by your heart, your head, or your gut?
-There are 9 enneagram types. Types 2, 3, and 4 are from the heart center, types 5, 6, and 7 are from the head center, and types 8, 9, and 1 are from the gut center
-Use the enneagram for self-awareness - embracing your full self
-The enneagram can help you with your other relationships - have compassion for others
-Focusing on your mind-body connection can help you integrate all parts of who you are (heart/head/gut)

Learn more from Danielle:
Instagram @onefootcoach
Email danielle@onefootcoach.com

Resources:
Typology podcast by Ian Morgan Cron: https://www.typologypodcast.com/
Wholly a Woman Episode 97: Emotional Intelligence (EQ): https://nfppharmacist.com/podcasts/

Unlock Your Cycle, online course teaching cycle tracking for health:
Sign up for the waitlist: www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com
Follow us on Instagram @unlockyourcycle_onlinecourse
Are your hormones healthy / in balance? Take our quiz: https://tinyurl.com/uycquiz]]>2549emotionalintelligence,enneagram,enneagramtype,selfawareness,selfcompassioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-103-using-nfp-the-marquette-method-postpartum-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--49141252-We call the time from baby’s birth to your first menses “cycle zero”
-There is a HUGE range from how long cycle zero may last: from ~6 weeks to >1 year
-Ovulation returns before your first menses (you can get pregnant before your first period!)
-Due to risks for blood clots with estrogen-containing options, it’s recommended postpartum women who want to use hormonal contraception use an option that contains a form of progesterone only for at least the first 3 weeks postpartum and WHO recommends for the first 6 months postpartum
-Ovulation is not consistently suppressed with norethindrone progestin-only-pills, so its effectiveness relies on its ability to thicken cervical mucus (block sperm) and to thin the uterine lining (prevent implantation of a fertilized egg)
-It’s important to take progestin-only-pills at the exact same time everyday for them to be effective for contraception
-World Health Organization LAM protocol - a woman can use LAM if: her menstrual period has not returned since delivery AND she is breastfeeding her baby on demand, both day and night AND her baby is]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49141252Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:57:07 +0000Emily KirkwoldTake-aways: -We call the time from baby’s birth to your first menses “cycle zero” -There is a HUGE range from how long cycle zero may last: from ~6 weeks to >1 year -Ovulation returns before your first menses (you can get pregnant before your first...-We call the time from baby’s birth to your first menses “cycle zero”
-There is a HUGE range from how long cycle zero may last: from ~6 weeks to >1 year
-Ovulation returns before your first menses (you can get pregnant before your first period!)
-Due to risks for blood clots with estrogen-containing options, it’s recommended postpartum women who want to use hormonal contraception use an option that contains a form of progesterone only for at least the first 3 weeks postpartum and WHO recommends for the first 6 months postpartum
-Ovulation is not consistently suppressed with norethindrone progestin-only-pills, so its effectiveness relies on its ability to thicken cervical mucus (block sperm) and to thin the uterine lining (prevent implantation of a fertilized egg)
-It’s important to take progestin-only-pills at the exact same time everyday for them to be effective for contraception
-World Health Organization LAM protocol - a woman can use LAM if: her menstrual period has not returned since delivery AND she is breastfeeding her baby on demand, both day and night AND her baby is]]>3855contraception,fertilityawareness,marquettemethod,naturalfamilyplanning,postpartumcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-102-thyroid-myths-and-truths-ft-heather-tesch-functional-medicine-and-integrative-nutrition-coach--49055485-We should care about our thyroid health because our thyroid has multiple jobs in our bodies. It provides energy, fuels metabolism, and regulates hormones
-Hypothyroid = slow and tired
-Hyperthyroid = quick, hyperfunctioning
-Infertility can be tied to either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, but more commonly its hypothyroidism
-Ask your provider to check a full thyroid panel (T4, T3, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies)
-Be an advocate for your own health! Don’t be afraid to share with your provider what you have learned and why you want a certain test or why you have a certain concern
-The thyroid senses and responds to change
-There are multiple possible causes of hypothyroidism: stress (esp. chronic stress), lack of sleep, toxicity, eating high inflammatory foods
-NOURISH your thyroid by reducing stress, sleeping enough, and eating clean
-You may need medication and/or supplement support for your thyroid, and that’s OK!

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Heather (@heather_tesch) and let us know your take-aways!

Do you have a thyroid condition? Read Heather’s blog post here: https://www.heather-tesch.com/wisdom/2022/1/14/do-you-have-a-thyroid-condition
Watch “The Wonders of the Thyroid”: https://www.heather-tesch.com/wonders-of-the-thyroid

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49055485Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:02:08 +0000Emily KirkwoldTake-aways: -We should care about our thyroid health because our thyroid has multiple jobs in our bodies. It provides energy, fuels metabolism, and regulates hormones -Hypothyroid = slow and tired -Hyperthyroid = quick, hyperfunctioning -Infertility...-We should care about our thyroid health because our thyroid has multiple jobs in our bodies. It provides energy, fuels metabolism, and regulates hormones
-Hypothyroid = slow and tired
-Hyperthyroid = quick, hyperfunctioning
-Infertility can be tied to either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, but more commonly its hypothyroidism
-Ask your provider to check a full thyroid panel (T4, T3, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies)
-Be an advocate for your own health! Don’t be afraid to share with your provider what you have learned and why you want a certain test or why you have a certain concern
-The thyroid senses and responds to change
-There are multiple possible causes of hypothyroidism: stress (esp. chronic stress), lack of sleep, toxicity, eating high inflammatory foods
-NOURISH your thyroid by reducing stress, sleeping enough, and eating clean
-You may need medication and/or supplement support for your thyroid, and that’s OK!

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Heather (@heather_tesch) and let us know your take-aways!

Do you have a thyroid condition? Read Heather’s blog post here: https://www.heather-tesch.com/wisdom/2022/1/14/do-you-have-a-thyroid-condition
Watch “The Wonders of the Thyroid”: https://www.heather-tesch.com/wonders-of-the-thyroid

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2562infertility,miscarriage,thyroid,thyroidhealth,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-101-holistic-care-for-your-postpartum-body-ft-leslie-abraham-d-o-founder-of-bonjour-baby--48967859
Leslie Abraham, osteopath D.O., pregnancy and postpartum specialist, came on the Wholly a Woman podcast to tell us what it looks like to care for your body postpartum in a healthy, holistic way.

Here are the take-aways:
-Giving women the tools to their postpartum recovery helps them be the center of their story again
-It is NOT realistic to “get your body back” after having a baby. What you want to focus on is taking back control of your health and advocating for yourself
-Set up an entourage (community) to support you
-Heading back to the gym at 6 weeks postpartum is skipping ahead in your recovery and can lead to feeling worse
-Pelvic floor muscles need to be functional - they need to be able to contract AND relax
-In postpartum especially, choose whole foods (not processed, refined foods) to decrease inflammation and ensure you are getting the micronutrients you need. Continue taking your prenatal vitamin and you can consider collagen to help build cells as well
-Ask for help with food! Have a meal-prep party with your friends or family, ask for homemade meals, ask for help preparing healthy snacks
-Prepare for your 6-week postpartum visit with your provider: ask questions, ask referrals, and speak up for yourself if something is bothering you or feels wrong

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Leslie (@bonjourbaby.la) and let us know your take-aways!

To learn more and/or to work with Leslie:
Website: https://bonjourbaby.net/
Facebook Group - Bonjour Baby Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/724317574831792]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48967859Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:57:58 +0000Emily KirkwoldHow do you care for your body postpartum? Just “snap back” right? How many times do we see some version of this in magazines, on TV, or on social media? But is it really healthy?!? Leslie Abraham, osteopath D.O., pregnancy and postpartum specialist,...
Leslie Abraham, osteopath D.O., pregnancy and postpartum specialist, came on the Wholly a Woman podcast to tell us what it looks like to care for your body postpartum in a healthy, holistic way.

Here are the take-aways:
-Giving women the tools to their postpartum recovery helps them be the center of their story again
-It is NOT realistic to “get your body back” after having a baby. What you want to focus on is taking back control of your health and advocating for yourself
-Set up an entourage (community) to support you
-Heading back to the gym at 6 weeks postpartum is skipping ahead in your recovery and can lead to feeling worse
-Pelvic floor muscles need to be functional - they need to be able to contract AND relax
-In postpartum especially, choose whole foods (not processed, refined foods) to decrease inflammation and ensure you are getting the micronutrients you need. Continue taking your prenatal vitamin and you can consider collagen to help build cells as well
-Ask for help with food! Have a meal-prep party with your friends or family, ask for homemade meals, ask for help preparing healthy snacks
-Prepare for your 6-week postpartum visit with your provider: ask questions, ask referrals, and speak up for yourself if something is bothering you or feels wrong

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Leslie (@bonjourbaby.la) and let us know your take-aways!

To learn more and/or to work with Leslie:
Website: https://bonjourbaby.net/
Facebook Group - Bonjour Baby Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/724317574831792]]>2546pelvicfloor,postpartum,postpartumexercise,postpartumnutrition,postpartumrecoverycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-episode-100-what-is-one-thing-a-woman-can-do-to-celebrate-her-whole-womanhood-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--48806739—
Ep 7: Amy Bizal: Unapologetically doing something that makes you happy
Ep 8: Terra Sorg: Know your priorities and your values
Ep 16: Dr. Heather Rhodes: Take care of herself
Ep 17: CC Clark: Celebrate small wins
Ep 19: Marina Buksov: Love and accept yourself
Ep 22: Melody Hartzler: Balance and thrive
Ep 23: Jigyasa Takkar: Accept yourself and be curious
Ep 25: Lisa Smithen: Love you the way you are
Ep 27: Karen Schultz: Chart - put your signs of fertility down on paper
Ep 28: Anna Saucier: Constantly seeking it
Ep 30: Sunjay Vyas: Be you!
Ep 32: Tonie Restrepo: At the beginning of every day, take time for yourself
Ep 34: Dawn Bennett: Touch yourself - every part of you
Ep 36: Kristen Jensen: Love herself in a “whole package” sort of way
—
Ep 38: Zeke Medina: You need breaks
Ep 39: Jessica Hoch: Embrace your light
Ep 40: LuAnn Buechler: Be the authentic you God designed you to be
Ep 42: Jenell Riesner: Say no; Rachel Bellotti: Look at yourself naked
Ep 44: Phyllis Jaworski: Creating a circle of women you can trust and count on
Ep 47: Brianna Kraus: Find your village / a community you feel safe with
Ep 48: Mary Nordahl: Squash comparison by remembering you are enough
Ep 50: Joy Davis: Allow yourself to be cyclical
Ep 51: Jessica Liu: Fully align with your true, authentic self; Nora Pope: Embrace your wit, charm, and the number 5
Ep 53: Helen Helgeson: Listen to herself
Ep 54: Sandy Vo: Touch yourself more
Ep 56: Allie Xu: Say to herself I am enough, I am worthy, I am unique
Ep 57: Denise Stegall: Dress the way you want to dress
Ep 59: Elizabeth Berg: Celebrate our nourishing and nurturing capacities
—
Ep 60: Courtney Warday: Glorify God with your body
Ep 62: Amy Novotny: Finding quiet time and release
Ep 63: Monica Delius: Give herself the gift of self-care
Ep 64: Anita Bastian: Embrace who you are and know you’re not alone
Ep 66: Nagina Abdullah: Connect with other women in your life
Ep 67: Christian de la Huerta: Step into your power
Ep 68: Susan Bratton: Become more orgasmic as you age
Ep 70: Johnna Wilford: Think more about your pelvic floor
Ep 71: Amber Harris: Loving and appreciating the body God gave you
Ep 73: Marin Laukka: Be present as much as possible with as least judgment as possible
Ep 74: Elizabeth Meyers: Realizing what our bodies are capable of
Ep 76: Laura Warfel: Treasure your close relationships with other women
Ep 77: Jordan Davies: Take time for yourself every day
Ep 79: Dr. Orlena: Enjoy your life
—
Ep 80: Vicky Lowell: Be authentic
Ep 81: Jenny Toh: Celebrate your successes and who you are
Ep 82: Nora DeBora: Honor your body
Ep 84: Jenn Espinosa-Goswami: You are more than just your body
Ep 85: Lisa Nezneski: Eat the cake! Do the things that make you feel really feminine
Ep 87: Lindsey Peterson: We have likes and joys in our life - treat them as the gift they are
Ep 88: Dr. Rachel DuPaul: Be proud enough to stand up for yourself
Ep 89: Kourtney Johnson: Honoring your own body’s needs
Ep 91: Dr. Meg Mill: Love yourself - you can’t heal a body you hate
Ep 94: Suzanne Falter: Take a walk in nature
Ep 95: Sharon Coleman: Believe in yourself
Ep 96: Amy Heilman: Open the door to her body
Ep 98: Dr. Greg Dennis: Don’t just take what your doctor says, do your own research, and find a practitioner who will partner with you
Ep 99: Haley Berglund: Know life is 50/50
—
My answer: What is one thing a woman can do to celebrate her whole womanhood?
Start every day by listening to the Spirit inside you (1 Cor 6:19 your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you). Ask God, what does He want to say to you today?

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48806739Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:26:21 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhat is one thing a woman can do to celebrate her whole womanhood? — Ep 7: Amy Bizal: Unapologetically doing something that makes you happy Ep 8: Terra Sorg: Know your priorities and your values Ep 16: Dr. Heather Rhodes: Take care of herself Ep 17:...—
Ep 7: Amy Bizal: Unapologetically doing something that makes you happy
Ep 8: Terra Sorg: Know your priorities and your values
Ep 16: Dr. Heather Rhodes: Take care of herself
Ep 17: CC Clark: Celebrate small wins
Ep 19: Marina Buksov: Love and accept yourself
Ep 22: Melody Hartzler: Balance and thrive
Ep 23: Jigyasa Takkar: Accept yourself and be curious
Ep 25: Lisa Smithen: Love you the way you are
Ep 27: Karen Schultz: Chart - put your signs of fertility down on paper
Ep 28: Anna Saucier: Constantly seeking it
Ep 30: Sunjay Vyas: Be you!
Ep 32: Tonie Restrepo: At the beginning of every day, take time for yourself
Ep 34: Dawn Bennett: Touch yourself - every part of you
Ep 36: Kristen Jensen: Love herself in a “whole package” sort of way
—
Ep 38: Zeke Medina: You need breaks
Ep 39: Jessica Hoch: Embrace your light
Ep 40: LuAnn Buechler: Be the authentic you God designed you to be
Ep 42: Jenell Riesner: Say no; Rachel Bellotti: Look at yourself naked
Ep 44: Phyllis Jaworski: Creating a circle of women you can trust and count on
Ep 47: Brianna Kraus: Find your village / a community you feel safe with
Ep 48: Mary Nordahl: Squash comparison by remembering you are enough
Ep 50: Joy Davis: Allow yourself to be cyclical
Ep 51: Jessica Liu: Fully align with your true, authentic self; Nora Pope: Embrace your wit, charm, and the number 5
Ep 53: Helen Helgeson: Listen to herself
Ep 54: Sandy Vo: Touch yourself more
Ep 56: Allie Xu: Say to herself I am enough, I am worthy, I am unique
Ep 57: Denise Stegall: Dress the way you want to dress
Ep 59: Elizabeth Berg: Celebrate our nourishing and nurturing capacities
—
Ep 60: Courtney Warday: Glorify God with your body
Ep 62: Amy Novotny: Finding quiet time and release
Ep 63: Monica Delius: Give herself the gift of self-care
Ep 64: Anita Bastian: Embrace who you are and know you’re not alone
Ep 66: Nagina Abdullah: Connect with other women in your life
Ep 67: Christian de la Huerta: Step into your power
Ep 68: Susan Bratton: Become more orgasmic as you age
Ep 70: Johnna Wilford: Think more about your pelvic floor
Ep 71: Amber Harris: Loving and appreciating the body God gave you
Ep 73: Marin Laukka: Be present as much as possible with as least judgment as possible
Ep 74: Elizabeth Meyers: Realizing what our bodies are capable of
Ep 76: Laura Warfel: Treasure your close relationships with other women
Ep 77: Jordan Davies: Take time for yourself every day
Ep 79: Dr. Orlena: Enjoy your life
—
Ep 80: Vicky Lowell: Be authentic
Ep 81: Jenny Toh: Celebrate your successes and who you are
Ep 82: Nora DeBora: Honor your body
Ep 84: Jenn Espinosa-Goswami: You are more than just your body
Ep 85: Lisa Nezneski: Eat the cake! Do the things that make you feel really feminine
Ep 87: Lindsey Peterson: We have likes and joys in our life - treat them as the gift they are
Ep 88: Dr. Rachel DuPaul: Be proud enough to stand up for yourself
Ep 89: Kourtney Johnson: Honoring your own body’s needs
Ep 91: Dr. Meg Mill: Love yourself - you can’t heal a body you hate
Ep 94: Suzanne Falter: Take a walk in nature
Ep 95: Sharon Coleman: Believe in yourself
Ep 96: Amy Heilman: Open the door to her body
Ep 98: Dr. Greg Dennis: Don’t just take what your doctor says, do your own research, and find a practitioner who will partner with you
Ep 99: Haley Berglund: Know life is 50/50
—
My answer: What is one thing a woman can do to celebrate her whole womanhood?
Start every day by listening to the Spirit inside you (1 Cor 6:19 your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you). Ask God, what does He want to say to you today?

What did you...]]>2273authenticity,episode100,podcast,womanhood,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-99-sex-it-s-about-your-mindset-featuring-haley-berglund-life-coach-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--48720118
The main message from this podcast is a satisfying sex life is truly about our mindsets.

Take-aways:
-It’s not dirty to look at your body
-Pay attention to your thoughts - they lead to the results you experience
-Be the expert of your own body
-We have to take time to pay attention to our thoughts and our bodies
-People are afraid of their perception around sex - they are afraid of what others might think
-Manage your own brain and your own sex life first
-Be willing to have open and honest conversations. Remember a conversation involves actively listening
-The most common barrier to being satisfied with your sex life is a THOUGHT you are having about yourself
-Sex is much more than physical
-Life is 50/50: 50% positive, 50% negative. Fully experience both.

To learn more about Haley, follow her on Instagram @haleym.berglund
Send her a message on IG if you want to have a consult with her

Related Wholly a Woman episode: Episode 68: Increase intimacy and enjoy sex more! - featuring Susan Bratton, intimacy expert to millions

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
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The main message from this podcast is a satisfying sex life is truly about our mindsets.

Take-aways:
-It’s not dirty to look at your body
-Pay attention to your thoughts - they lead to the results you experience
-Be the expert of your own body
-We have to take time to pay attention to our thoughts and our bodies
-People are afraid of their perception around sex - they are afraid of what others might think
-Manage your own brain and your own sex life first
-Be willing to have open and honest conversations. Remember a conversation involves actively listening
-The most common barrier to being satisfied with your sex life is a THOUGHT you are having about yourself
-Sex is much more than physical
-Life is 50/50: 50% positive, 50% negative. Fully experience both.

To learn more about Haley, follow her on Instagram @haleym.berglund
Send her a message on IG if you want to have a consult with her

Related Wholly a Woman episode: Episode 68: Increase intimacy and enjoy sex more! - featuring Susan Bratton, intimacy expert to millions

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2530intimacy,pelvichealth,sexualhealth,valentinesday,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-98-optimizing-hormone-health-in-direct-primary-care-featuring-dr-greg-dennis-family-practice-physician--48616874-Direct primary care involves a membership model where you can have more access to your physician
-There are physicians who focus on getting patients OFF medications
-Direct primary care patients are empowered and actively involved in their care
-Increasing life-span is good, but you really want to improve your health-span (the number of years you are healthy)
-Cycle imbalances may be caused by thyroid hormones, weight changes, and/or insulin resistance
-Insulin resistance means you have higher levels of insulin and your body isn’t using insulin optimally. This can result in things like poor metabolism, inflammation, or PCOS
-Women in perimenopause may benefit from testosterone supplementation
-If you need hormone replacement, consider working with a practitioner who offers bio-identical hormones
-If your doctor doesn’t like you questioning them, that can be a big red flag to find a new doctor

To learn more about Dr. Greg Dennis and Vibrant Life: https://www.vibrantlifedc.com/
Fit RX podcast: https://www.drgregdennis.com/podcast

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48616874Sun, 06 Feb 2022 23:10:44 +0000Emily KirkwoldTake-aways: -Direct primary care involves a membership model where you can have more access to your physician -There are physicians who focus on getting patients OFF medications -Direct primary care patients are empowered and actively involved in...-Direct primary care involves a membership model where you can have more access to your physician
-There are physicians who focus on getting patients OFF medications
-Direct primary care patients are empowered and actively involved in their care
-Increasing life-span is good, but you really want to improve your health-span (the number of years you are healthy)
-Cycle imbalances may be caused by thyroid hormones, weight changes, and/or insulin resistance
-Insulin resistance means you have higher levels of insulin and your body isn’t using insulin optimally. This can result in things like poor metabolism, inflammation, or PCOS
-Women in perimenopause may benefit from testosterone supplementation
-If you need hormone replacement, consider working with a practitioner who offers bio-identical hormones
-If your doctor doesn’t like you questioning them, that can be a big red flag to find a new doctor

To learn more about Dr. Greg Dennis and Vibrant Life: https://www.vibrantlifedc.com/
Fit RX podcast: https://www.drgregdennis.com/podcast

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2413directprimarycare,hormonehealth,hormoneoptimization,primarycarephysician,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-97-emotional-intelligence-eq-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--48523547-Emotional intelligence (EQ) is your ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships
-EQ is one component of a person’s make-up, along with IQ and personality
-Information enters our brain, is first transmitted to the emotional part of our brain, and then is sent to the rational/thinking part of our brain
-There are 5 components of EQ: self-awareness, self-regulation/self-management, motivation, empathy/social awareness, and relationship management/social skill
-5 steps to increase your EQ: recognize reality, envision meaning, act according to your values, identify mentors, and repeat behaviors until they become automatic
-The more you think about what you are feeling, the more developed the pathway between your rational and emotional centers of your brain becomes. When you practice improving your emotional intelligence, the connection flows smoothly in both directions

Tag me on Instagram (@nfppharmacist) and let me know YOUR take-away!

Tools for assessing your emotional intelligence: https://professional.dce.harvard.edu/blog/assessing-your-emotional-intelligence-4-tools-we-love/

Mentioned Wholly a Woman podcast episode: Episode 95: Rewiring your subconscious mind to make your dreams reality - featuring Sharon Coleman

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Emotional intelligence references:
Bradberry, Travis and Jean Graves. Emotional Intelligence 2.0. Talent Smart, 2009.
Goleman, Daniel. “What makes a leader?” HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence. Harvard Business Review Press, 2015.
Martin, Adam. “5 facets of emotional intelligence [5-part series].” The Fit Pharmacist Healthcare Podcast, uploaded by Dr. Adam Martin, Apr. 28-May 27, 2021, https://www.thefitpharmacist.com/blog/in/the-fit-pharmacist-podcast/search/emotional%20intelligence
David, Susan and Christina Congleton. “Emotional agility: How effective leaders manage their negative thoughts and feelings.” HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence. Harvard Business Review Press, 2015.
Coutu, Diane. “How resilience works.” HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence. Harvard Business Review Press, 2015.
Goleman, Daniel, et al. “Primal leadership: The hidden driver of great performance.” HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence. Harvard Business Review Press, 2015.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48523547Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:55:36 +0000Emily KirkwoldTake-aways: -Emotional intelligence (EQ) is your ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships -EQ is one component of a person’s make-up, along...-Emotional intelligence (EQ) is your ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships
-EQ is one component of a person’s make-up, along with IQ and personality
-Information enters our brain, is first transmitted to the emotional part of our brain, and then is sent to the rational/thinking part of our brain
-There are 5 components of EQ: self-awareness, self-regulation/self-management, motivation, empathy/social awareness, and relationship management/social skill
-5 steps to increase your EQ: recognize reality, envision meaning, act according to your values, identify mentors, and repeat behaviors until they become automatic
-The more you think about what you are feeling, the more developed the pathway between your rational and emotional centers of your brain becomes. When you practice improving your emotional intelligence, the connection flows smoothly in both directions

Tag me on Instagram (@nfppharmacist) and let me know YOUR take-away!

Tools for assessing your emotional intelligence: https://professional.dce.harvard.edu/blog/assessing-your-emotional-intelligence-4-tools-we-love/

Mentioned Wholly a Woman podcast episode: Episode 95: Rewiring your subconscious mind to make your dreams reality - featuring Sharon Coleman

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist

Emotional intelligence references:
Bradberry, Travis and Jean Graves. Emotional Intelligence 2.0. Talent Smart, 2009.
Goleman, Daniel. “What makes a leader?” HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence. Harvard Business Review Press, 2015.
Martin, Adam. “5 facets of emotional intelligence [5-part series].” The Fit Pharmacist Healthcare Podcast, uploaded by Dr. Adam Martin, Apr. 28-May 27, 2021, https://www.thefitpharmacist.com/blog/in/the-fit-pharmacist-podcast/search/emotional%20intelligence
David, Susan and Christina Congleton. “Emotional agility: How effective leaders manage their negative thoughts and feelings.” HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence. Harvard Business Review Press, 2015.
Coutu, Diane. “How resilience works.” HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence. Harvard Business Review Press, 2015.
Goleman, Daniel, et al. “Primal leadership: The hidden driver of great performance.” HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence. Harvard Business Review Press, 2015.]]>2222changeyourthoughts,emotionalintelligence,eq,mindset,resiliencecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-96-honoring-your-body-with-ayurveda-featuring-amy-heilman-ayurveda-health-coach-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--48418271
Ayurveda is about experiencing your body along with your mind, senses, and soul. Having a daily routine helps with that and Amy talks about the value she has experienced from following the 10 daily habits of yoga and ayurveda.

In ayurveda, there is a focus both on the individual and the universal. Knowing your own make-up (constitution) helps you know how to approach the changing of the seasons, whether that’s the weather or the seasons of life.

This quote from my podcast guest, ayurveda health coach Amy Heilman, really struck me:
“Most people don’t know how to have a body”.

One of my mantras for 2022 is “I listen to my body.” But how much of my life have I lived ignoring my body? How many times have I dismissed a gut feeling or a hunger cue or even my menstrual cycle?

Ayurveda is a holistic approach to health that is about the coordination of our body, mind, senses, and soul. It focuses on the different elements (air, fire, water, earth, & ether) and on balance of the elements.

We are made up of the elements. In ayurveda, these elements are fire, water, air, earth, and ether. We have physical bodies (earth) that hold water. We have an inner personality that for you might be more fire-like or more air-like in quality. We have a soul, the essence of who we are (ether). And these elements are all around us as well.

Learn more about Amy and/or have an epiphany call: https://www.amyheilman.com/

Resources mentioned:
Amy Bizal wellness: https://amybizalwellness.com/
Mighty Mama wellness: https://www.mightymamawellness.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48418271Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:37:37 +0000Emily KirkwoldHave you heard of ayurveda? It is literally called “the Science of Life” and is the sister science of yoga. Ayurveda is about experiencing your body along with your mind, senses, and soul. Having a daily routine helps with that and Amy talks about...
Ayurveda is about experiencing your body along with your mind, senses, and soul. Having a daily routine helps with that and Amy talks about the value she has experienced from following the 10 daily habits of yoga and ayurveda.

In ayurveda, there is a focus both on the individual and the universal. Knowing your own make-up (constitution) helps you know how to approach the changing of the seasons, whether that’s the weather or the seasons of life.

This quote from my podcast guest, ayurveda health coach Amy Heilman, really struck me:
“Most people don’t know how to have a body”.

One of my mantras for 2022 is “I listen to my body.” But how much of my life have I lived ignoring my body? How many times have I dismissed a gut feeling or a hunger cue or even my menstrual cycle?

Ayurveda is a holistic approach to health that is about the coordination of our body, mind, senses, and soul. It focuses on the different elements (air, fire, water, earth, & ether) and on balance of the elements.

We are made up of the elements. In ayurveda, these elements are fire, water, air, earth, and ether. We have physical bodies (earth) that hold water. We have an inner personality that for you might be more fire-like or more air-like in quality. We have a soul, the essence of who we are (ether). And these elements are all around us as well.

Learn more about Amy and/or have an epiphany call: https://www.amyheilman.com/

Resources mentioned:
Amy Bizal wellness: https://amybizalwellness.com/
Mighty Mama wellness: https://www.mightymamawellness.com/]]>3229ayurveda,ayurvedahealth,ayurvedichealth,womenshealth,yogacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-95-rewiring-your-subconscious-mind-to-make-your-dreams-reality-featuring-sharon-coleman--48326412
Sharon Coleman founded Her Divine Life to help others connect with the infinite side of themselves so they can live a life they love. Her ability to break down overarching spiritual and success concepts into bite-sized pieces is what makes her a standout in her field.

Take-aways:
-First, notice your thoughts
-Second, reconnect to your breath
-Third, ask yourself if there is any truth in your thoughts
-Fourth, look for evidence about your belief
-Then, fifth, make new connections. Create a crystal-clear vision for the life you want to live
-It is brave to think differently
-Remember no one is loved above another by our creator
-”Everything that happens in your life is the curriculum for growth”
-Our problem is trying to live from the outside-in. What we need to do is live from the inside-out
-Abundance is natural

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Sharon (@herdivinelife) to let us know your takeaways!

Connect with Sharon:
Website: https://herdivinelife.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HerDivineLife/

Related Wholly a Woman podcast episodes:
Episode 85: Check in with your heart - featuring Lisa Nezneski
Episode 81: Combating the saboteurs in our heads - featuring Jenny Toh
Episode 67: Awakening the soul of power - featuring Christian de la Huerta
Episode 29 - Maintaining an engagement growth mindset

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48326412Sun, 16 Jan 2022 23:33:42 +0000Emily KirkwoldOur minds are amazing, aren’t they? I love digging into topics around mindset. In this episode, we talk about how we can rewire our thoughts to make the lives we want to live a reality. Sharon Coleman founded Her Divine Life to help others connect...
Sharon Coleman founded Her Divine Life to help others connect with the infinite side of themselves so they can live a life they love. Her ability to break down overarching spiritual and success concepts into bite-sized pieces is what makes her a standout in her field.

Take-aways:
-First, notice your thoughts
-Second, reconnect to your breath
-Third, ask yourself if there is any truth in your thoughts
-Fourth, look for evidence about your belief
-Then, fifth, make new connections. Create a crystal-clear vision for the life you want to live
-It is brave to think differently
-Remember no one is loved above another by our creator
-”Everything that happens in your life is the curriculum for growth”
-Our problem is trying to live from the outside-in. What we need to do is live from the inside-out
-Abundance is natural

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Sharon (@herdivinelife) to let us know your takeaways!

Connect with Sharon:
Website: https://herdivinelife.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HerDivineLife/

Related Wholly a Woman podcast episodes:
Episode 85: Check in with your heart - featuring Lisa Nezneski
Episode 81: Combating the saboteurs in our heads - featuring Jenny Toh
Episode 67: Awakening the soul of power - featuring Christian de la Huerta
Episode 29 - Maintaining an engagement growth mindset

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2678abundance,mindset,positivethinking,rewireyourthoughts,subconsciousmindcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-94-self-care-for-extremely-busy-women-featuring-suzanne-falter-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--48228728
I really appreciated this conversation with Suzanne Falter, an extremely busy woman who was forced to stop and re-prioritize her life after a tragedy. Now she takes her experience and wisdom and shares with other women how to take care of ourselves so we can be the most whole, best versions of ourselves.

Take-aways:
-The first key to self-care is understanding what you need
-Establish healthy boundaries - we have to retrain others and ourselves
-Ask others for help. Other people WANT to help you!
-Take action, but keep it simple
-Build a solid self-care practice into your day. Schedule time for self-care, including time to do nothing at all
-The two main causes of being extremely busy and feeling burned out are not wanting to ask for help and feeling guilty for caring for yourself
-When you focus on yourself, you are making sure your needs get met, which will make you a more whole, better person
-Continually ask yourself “what do I need right now?”
-Take a walk in nature

Connect with Suzanne:
Website: https://suzannefalter.com/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfcareforextremelybusywomen/about/
Instagram: @suzanne_v_falter

Other related episodes:
Episode 71: Worship in wellness - featuring Amber Harris
Episode 16: Self-care to Reduce Stress and Balance Hormones - featuring Dr. Heather Rhodes
Episode 88: Setting boundaries and communicating assertively - featuring Dr. Rachel DuPaul
Episode 87: Getting out of survival mode - featuring Lindsey Peterson
Episode 63: Relieving stress and anxiety with functional yoga - featuring Monica Delius

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48228728Sun, 09 Jan 2022 19:19:09 +0000Emily KirkwoldDo you consider yourself an extremely busy woman? I know I do. I really appreciated this conversation with Suzanne Falter, an extremely busy woman who was forced to stop and re-prioritize her life after a tragedy. Now she takes her experience and...
I really appreciated this conversation with Suzanne Falter, an extremely busy woman who was forced to stop and re-prioritize her life after a tragedy. Now she takes her experience and wisdom and shares with other women how to take care of ourselves so we can be the most whole, best versions of ourselves.

Take-aways:
-The first key to self-care is understanding what you need
-Establish healthy boundaries - we have to retrain others and ourselves
-Ask others for help. Other people WANT to help you!
-Take action, but keep it simple
-Build a solid self-care practice into your day. Schedule time for self-care, including time to do nothing at all
-The two main causes of being extremely busy and feeling burned out are not wanting to ask for help and feeling guilty for caring for yourself
-When you focus on yourself, you are making sure your needs get met, which will make you a more whole, better person
-Continually ask yourself “what do I need right now?”
-Take a walk in nature

Connect with Suzanne:
Website: https://suzannefalter.com/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfcareforextremelybusywomen/about/
Instagram: @suzanne_v_falter

Other related episodes:
Episode 71: Worship in wellness - featuring Amber Harris
Episode 16: Self-care to Reduce Stress and Balance Hormones - featuring Dr. Heather Rhodes
Episode 88: Setting boundaries and communicating assertively - featuring Dr. Rachel DuPaul
Episode 87: Getting out of survival mode - featuring Lindsey Peterson
Episode 63: Relieving stress and anxiety with functional yoga - featuring Monica Delius

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2168extremebusyness,extremelybusywomen,selfcare,selfcareforextremelybusywomen,selfcareforwomencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-93-my-word-vision-and-goals-for-2022-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--48144871
Then I talk through my vision board and my priorities for the year. I did a lot of visualization exercises and preparation to come up with my vision for the new year. I wrote out my top priorities and put them on my vision board, along with images that represent them. Check out my Instagram (@nfppharmacist) to see the finished product!

Finally, I talk through my new planner for 2022 and my goals for the year. I am really excited about using this planner and how it is going to help me prioritize my quarters, months, weeks, and days.

I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling ‘22! Let’s make 2022 the best year yet!

Resources mentioned: https://fullfocusplanner.com/

Want to share your vision and/or goals for 2022? Want to make suggestions for podcast topics and/or guests you would like to have in 2022? Then PLEASE reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48144871Mon, 03 Jan 2022 03:08:49 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhat is your word for 2022? In this first episode of the year, I reveal my word for 2022 Then I talk through my vision board and my priorities for the year. I did a lot of visualization exercises and preparation to come up with my vision for the new...
Then I talk through my vision board and my priorities for the year. I did a lot of visualization exercises and preparation to come up with my vision for the new year. I wrote out my top priorities and put them on my vision board, along with images that represent them. Check out my Instagram (@nfppharmacist) to see the finished product!

Finally, I talk through my new planner for 2022 and my goals for the year. I am really excited about using this planner and how it is going to help me prioritize my quarters, months, weeks, and days.

I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling ‘22! Let’s make 2022 the best year yet!

Resources mentioned: https://fullfocusplanner.com/

Want to share your vision and/or goals for 2022? Want to make suggestions for podcast topics and/or guests you would like to have in 2022? Then PLEASE reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>17552022goals,abundance,goalplanning,vision2022,visionboardcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-92-reviewing-my-2021-planner-goals-and-vision-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--48074462
I definitely did not meet all of my goals for the year, but I did achieve many of them. This episode was partly an opportunity for me to celebrate the progress I did make, something I am not very good at stopping and doing.

I appreciate when I hear others talk about the planners they use, the goals they set, and the things on their vision board, so I thought I would share about me. In this episode, I review the planner I used in 2021, the progress I made on the goals I set for the year, and what on my vision board helped motivate me this year.

My word for 2021 was LIGHT. I definitely released some of the burden I had been holding in 2020 and I felt I was able to shine God’s light brighter this past year.

Next week, I will talk about my word for 2022, the new planner I will be using, the goals I set for the new year, and what is on my 2022 vision board.

Past episodes mentioned:
-Episode 41: Plan according to where you are in your menstrual cycle
-Episode 40: Live a Life you are Passionate About - featuring LuAnn Buechler, coach and facilitator of the Passion Test
-Episode 9: Being Wholly Yourself - Knowing Your Value and Your Values

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48074462Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:30:46 +0000Emily KirkwoldHow was your 2021? I love dreaming about and planning for the new year, but I know that I can plan more effectively when I reflect on the previous year first. I definitely did not meet all of my goals for the year, but I did achieve many of them....
I definitely did not meet all of my goals for the year, but I did achieve many of them. This episode was partly an opportunity for me to celebrate the progress I did make, something I am not very good at stopping and doing.

I appreciate when I hear others talk about the planners they use, the goals they set, and the things on their vision board, so I thought I would share about me. In this episode, I review the planner I used in 2021, the progress I made on the goals I set for the year, and what on my vision board helped motivate me this year.

My word for 2021 was LIGHT. I definitely released some of the burden I had been holding in 2020 and I felt I was able to shine God’s light brighter this past year.

Next week, I will talk about my word for 2022, the new planner I will be using, the goals I set for the new year, and what is on my 2022 vision board.

Past episodes mentioned:
-Episode 41: Plan according to where you are in your menstrual cycle
-Episode 40: Live a Life you are Passionate About - featuring LuAnn Buechler, coach and facilitator of the Passion Test
-Episode 9: Being Wholly Yourself - Knowing Your Value and Your Values

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2276cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-91-getting-to-the-root-cause-of-your-headaches-featuring-dr-meg-mill-functional-medicine-practitioner--47984740
Dr. Meg Mill is a pharmacist who specializes in personalized functional medicine health consulting aimed at helping high-achieving individuals stop their headaches, heal their gut, have more energy, balance their hormones, and perform, look and feel and their best. In this episode, we dive into her expertise on headache management.

Take-aways:
-A functional medicine approach asks, what is causing the symptom?
-The cause of your headache will be different for each person
-Stress is the chain of pain
-Stress is perception
-Hormonal migraines can come as a result of your body’s natural decline in hormone levels before your period, but there are things you can do to help prevent these kinds of headaches
-”You can’t heal a body you hate” - love and accept who you are and know you CAN heal

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Dr. Meg Mill (@drmegmill) on Instagram and let us know YOUR takeaways!

Visit Dr. Meg’s website to learn more: https://www.megmill.com/
Join Dr. Meg’s live group program: www.happinessbeyondheadaches.com

For more on functional medicine, listen to Wholly a Woman podcast Episode 22: - Thrive with a Functional Medicine Approach to Health - Interview with Dr. Melody Hartzler

Article reference: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29527677/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47984740Sun, 19 Dec 2021 13:48:04 +0000Emily KirkwoldAccording to a 2018 study, The prevalence and burden of self-reported migraine and severe headache in the US adult population is high, affecting roughly 1 out of every 6 Americans and 1 in 5 women over a 3-month period. In reproductive aged women,...
Dr. Meg Mill is a pharmacist who specializes in personalized functional medicine health consulting aimed at helping high-achieving individuals stop their headaches, heal their gut, have more energy, balance their hormones, and perform, look and feel and their best. In this episode, we dive into her expertise on headache management.

Take-aways:
-A functional medicine approach asks, what is causing the symptom?
-The cause of your headache will be different for each person
-Stress is the chain of pain
-Stress is perception
-Hormonal migraines can come as a result of your body’s natural decline in hormone levels before your period, but there are things you can do to help prevent these kinds of headaches
-”You can’t heal a body you hate” - love and accept who you are and know you CAN heal

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Dr. Meg Mill (@drmegmill) on Instagram and let us know YOUR takeaways!

Visit Dr. Meg’s website to learn more: https://www.megmill.com/
Join Dr. Meg’s live group program: www.happinessbeyondheadaches.com

For more on functional medicine, listen to Wholly a Woman podcast Episode 22: - Thrive with a Functional Medicine Approach to Health - Interview with Dr. Melody Hartzler

Article reference: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29527677/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
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My course co-creator Sophie Krupp and I are here to tell you that it truly is possible. Not only that, but it can be simple to talk to your partner about your cycle.

Here are some of the take-aways from this week’s episode:
-The #1 benefit of using cycle tracking in your romantic relationship is increased communication between you and your partner
-With cycle tracking, you are a team, neither one of you needs to feel pressure
-”Cycle tracking is another layer of having a relationship that feels comfortable and connected”
-Use your cycle as a tool for a healthy relationship
-”It’s such a gift to have my partner know [my patterns]”
-Cycle tracking is useful to improve your relationship with yourself too
-”We’re not supposed to show up the same every day”

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Sophie (@sophie_anne_k) on Instagram and let us know YOUR takeaways!
And follow our NEW Instagram just for our course: @unlockyourcycle_onlinecourse

Want to learn more about tracking your full cycle for health? Sign up for the waitlist for the upcoming Unlock Your Cycle online course: www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com

Previous Wholly a Woman episodes featuring my husband Ben:
Episode 61: What is it really like to use the Marquette Method of natural family planning?
Episode 21: Natural Family Planning and the Impact on Marriage

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47895927Sun, 12 Dec 2021 22:49:54 +0000Emily KirkwoldImagine being on the same page with your romantic partner regarding your cycle. Yeah, he knows when you’re on your period, that’s great, but it’s WAY more than that. What if he knew exactly which part of your cycle you were in and how that typically...

My course co-creator Sophie Krupp and I are here to tell you that it truly is possible. Not only that, but it can be simple to talk to your partner about your cycle.

Here are some of the take-aways from this week’s episode:
-The #1 benefit of using cycle tracking in your romantic relationship is increased communication between you and your partner
-With cycle tracking, you are a team, neither one of you needs to feel pressure
-”Cycle tracking is another layer of having a relationship that feels comfortable and connected”
-Use your cycle as a tool for a healthy relationship
-”It’s such a gift to have my partner know [my patterns]”
-Cycle tracking is useful to improve your relationship with yourself too
-”We’re not supposed to show up the same every day”

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Sophie (@sophie_anne_k) on Instagram and let us know YOUR takeaways!
And follow our NEW Instagram just for our course: @unlockyourcycle_onlinecourse

Want to learn more about tracking your full cycle for health? Sign up for the waitlist for the upcoming Unlock Your Cycle online course: www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com

Previous Wholly a Woman episodes featuring my husband Ben:
Episode 61: What is it really like to use the Marquette Method of natural family planning?
Episode 21: Natural Family Planning and the Impact on Marriage

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>1714cycletracking,fertilityawareness,improveyourrelationship,naturalfamilyplanning,self-lovecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-89-intuitive-eating-featuring-kourtney-johnson-registered-dietician-nutrition-coach-and-founder-of-intuitively-nourished--47804028
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had a complicated history with food. This conversation with Kourtney Johnson helped me realize that I have not been trusting my body at all when it comes to eating, and that many times I have actually tried to force myself to do something that I know isn’t best for my body.

And I’ve suffered health consequences because of it. I got to my “goal weight” by dieting only to lose my periods, an important sign of health! Not to mention the consequences to my mental health that resulted with becoming overly obsessed with tracking and measuring my food.

Intuitive eating is about tuning into your body, while still taking into account rational thought. It’s much more focused on changing your mindset about food and eating and nutrition than it is about focusing on the actual foods to eat.

What if it is possible to be healthy in a body that doesn’t fit the conventional “healthy” definition? Kourtney Johnson, dietician, nutrition coach, and owner of Intuitively Nourished, helps us see how that can be true.

Take-aways:
-Intuitive eating is using your body’s own internal cues to make decisions about what, when, and how much to eat
-You can trust your body
-Part of intuitive eating is taking rational thought into account
-Intuitive eating helps us change our thoughts about food so we see all foods as neutral
-Sometimes you have to mourn a certain body image (“the thin ideal”) you had for your body

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Kourtney (@intuititvelynourishedwithkourt) on Instagram and let us know your takeaways!

Website: https://intuitivelynourished.com/
FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/intuitivelynourished

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47804028Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:48:54 +0000Emily KirkwoldDo you trust your body to tell you when it’s full or hungry? Do you even know how to listen to your body when it comes to choosing what and how much to eat? I don’t know about you, but I’ve had a complicated history with food. This conversation with...
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had a complicated history with food. This conversation with Kourtney Johnson helped me realize that I have not been trusting my body at all when it comes to eating, and that many times I have actually tried to force myself to do something that I know isn’t best for my body.

And I’ve suffered health consequences because of it. I got to my “goal weight” by dieting only to lose my periods, an important sign of health! Not to mention the consequences to my mental health that resulted with becoming overly obsessed with tracking and measuring my food.

Intuitive eating is about tuning into your body, while still taking into account rational thought. It’s much more focused on changing your mindset about food and eating and nutrition than it is about focusing on the actual foods to eat.

What if it is possible to be healthy in a body that doesn’t fit the conventional “healthy” definition? Kourtney Johnson, dietician, nutrition coach, and owner of Intuitively Nourished, helps us see how that can be true.

Take-aways:
-Intuitive eating is using your body’s own internal cues to make decisions about what, when, and how much to eat
-You can trust your body
-Part of intuitive eating is taking rational thought into account
-Intuitive eating helps us change our thoughts about food so we see all foods as neutral
-Sometimes you have to mourn a certain body image (“the thin ideal”) you had for your body

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Kourtney (@intuititvelynourishedwithkourt) on Instagram and let us know your takeaways!

Website: https://intuitivelynourished.com/
FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/intuitivelynourished

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2846dietculture,healthateverysize,intuition,intuitiveeating,trustyourbodycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-88-setting-boundaries-and-communicating-assertively-featuring-dr-rachel-dupaul-therapist-and-owner-of-better-balance-psychology--47709083
I am definitely guilty of being passive-aggressive in my communication. Why would I tell my husband I am angry when I could just wash the dishes loudly and slam shut cabinets? Haha. I really agree with my podcast guest this week that meaning what you say and saying what you mean is so respectful, and I know I appreciate receiving more assertive versus passive-aggressive communication.

In this episode of the Wholly a Woman podcast, Dr. Rachel DuPaul teaches us about what boundaries are, how to start setting healthy boundaries, and how to communicate assertively. She reminds us that boundaries are a form of self-respect and that we all benefit when we have them.

Here are the takeaways:
-Mental illness is NOT a choice
-Needing help with your mental health is normal. It means you’re human.
-There are different kinds of boundaries: physical, time, emotional, self, others
-Boundaries are different per person and they can change
-When setting a boundary, ask yourself, what do I want? And what can I give?
-Boundaries that are aligned with you will offer self-respect
-When others have issues with your boundaries, it’s not your fault. It’s because of the ways we are connected and affect one another.
-Assertive communication is honest communication
-Being passive-aggressive is still aggressive! Take the guesswork out of your communication

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Dr. Rachel (@better_balance_psychology) on Instagram and let us know your takeaways!

To learn more about Dr. Rachel and/or to work with her (if you are in MN, WI, or FL): https://www.betterbalancepsychology.com/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
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Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47709083Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:39:06 +0000Emily KirkwoldHow do you do with setting boundaries? Are you able to say “no” when you want to? And how do you communicate your desires? I am definitely guilty of being passive-aggressive in my communication. Why would I tell my husband I am angry when I could...
I am definitely guilty of being passive-aggressive in my communication. Why would I tell my husband I am angry when I could just wash the dishes loudly and slam shut cabinets? Haha. I really agree with my podcast guest this week that meaning what you say and saying what you mean is so respectful, and I know I appreciate receiving more assertive versus passive-aggressive communication.

In this episode of the Wholly a Woman podcast, Dr. Rachel DuPaul teaches us about what boundaries are, how to start setting healthy boundaries, and how to communicate assertively. She reminds us that boundaries are a form of self-respect and that we all benefit when we have them.

Here are the takeaways:
-Mental illness is NOT a choice
-Needing help with your mental health is normal. It means you’re human.
-There are different kinds of boundaries: physical, time, emotional, self, others
-Boundaries are different per person and they can change
-When setting a boundary, ask yourself, what do I want? And what can I give?
-Boundaries that are aligned with you will offer self-respect
-When others have issues with your boundaries, it’s not your fault. It’s because of the ways we are connected and affect one another.
-Assertive communication is honest communication
-Being passive-aggressive is still aggressive! Take the guesswork out of your communication

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Dr. Rachel (@better_balance_psychology) on Instagram and let us know your takeaways!

To learn more about Dr. Rachel and/or to work with her (if you are in MN, WI, or FL): https://www.betterbalancepsychology.com/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2351assertivecommunication,boundaries,communication,healthyboundaries,mentalhealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-87-getting-out-of-survival-mode-featuring-lindsey-peterson-therapist-and-women-s-empowerment-coach--47591745
It’s completely OK and normal to have these feelings. What you don’t want, though, is to feel like you are constantly trying to survive. You don’t want to feel like you are just reacting to the circumstances in your life.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode, my guest on the Wholly a Woman podcast, Lindsey Peterson, is just the expert you want to learn from! She empowers women to thrive, even during life’s difficult times.

Here are the take-aways from this week’s episode:
-Being in survival mode is acting from the part of the brain that functions to keep us safe and alive. Our brains are really smart and are trying to protect us
-To get out of survival mode, we need to get to the root of WHY we are in survival mode to start with
-How was responding to stress (survival mode) modeled to us as children?
-We tend to judge others and label them based on how they react in their survival mode
-The core question of survival mode is “Am I safe?” - This is the starting point, you need to ask yourself if you feel safe
-The purpose of a calming strategy is for you to be able to answer “yes, I am safe”
-What are the things that you love? Then use those things to experience calm
-A responsive woman is one who knows she can handle things in her life - someone who responds instead of reacts
-Treat the joys in your life as the gifts they are

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Lindsey (@theresponsivewoman) and let us know your take-aways!

Learn more about and/or work with Lindsey: www.responsivewoman.com

Visit the Annabelle House in Osseo MN: https://www.annabellehouse.com/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47591745Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:41:28 +0000Emily KirkwoldHave you ever had one of those moments where there is so much going on in your life that it feels like the best you can do is just survive? I know I have, and I am sure you have too. It’s completely OK and normal to have these feelings. What you...
It’s completely OK and normal to have these feelings. What you don’t want, though, is to feel like you are constantly trying to survive. You don’t want to feel like you are just reacting to the circumstances in your life.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode, my guest on the Wholly a Woman podcast, Lindsey Peterson, is just the expert you want to learn from! She empowers women to thrive, even during life’s difficult times.

Here are the take-aways from this week’s episode:
-Being in survival mode is acting from the part of the brain that functions to keep us safe and alive. Our brains are really smart and are trying to protect us
-To get out of survival mode, we need to get to the root of WHY we are in survival mode to start with
-How was responding to stress (survival mode) modeled to us as children?
-We tend to judge others and label them based on how they react in their survival mode
-The core question of survival mode is “Am I safe?” - This is the starting point, you need to ask yourself if you feel safe
-The purpose of a calming strategy is for you to be able to answer “yes, I am safe”
-What are the things that you love? Then use those things to experience calm
-A responsive woman is one who knows she can handle things in her life - someone who responds instead of reacts
-Treat the joys in your life as the gifts they are

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Lindsey (@theresponsivewoman) and let us know your take-aways!

Learn more about and/or work with Lindsey: www.responsivewoman.com

Visit the Annabelle House in Osseo MN: https://www.annabellehouse.com/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2634calm,calmingstrategy,responsivewoman,survivalmode,womensempowermentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-86-tracking-your-cycle-vs-tracking-your-period-featuring-sophie-krupp-co-creator-of-the-unlock-your-cycle-course-with-dr-emily--47365690
I can’t tell you how many women I’ve spoken with who have told me they track their cycles only for me to find out they really meant they track their periods. Now, don’t get me wrong, tracking your periods is a good thing to do. But your period is only one small part of your menstrual cycle.

It especially breaks my heart when I work with a woman who has been trying to get pregnant for a long time and I find out that the only tracking she has done is tracking her periods. It’s just not enough information!

Thankfully, it is simple to track your cycle once you know how to do it. All it takes is recognizing your body’s natural signs of fertility and keeping track of those signs. Then you can use that information however you want, including to monitor your health. This is exactly what Sophie and I will teach you to do in our Unlock Your Cycle online course. Get on the waitlist today! www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com

Here are the takeaways from the episode:
-Healthy women should ovulate each cycle
-The first day of your cycle is the first day of the bleeding of your period
-The menstrual cycle is made up of 4 phases: menses (period bleeding), follicular, ovulation, and luteal
-Key hormones at play in our cycles include estrogen, LH, and progesterone
-Ovulation is the main event of your cycle
-If you don’t know when you’re ovulating, you’re only getting a very small piece of the picture
-Period-tracking apps often use past cycle’s information to predict current cycles. When you track your cycle yourself, you look at real-time information
-Cervical mucus and temperature are signs that can help you know if you are ovulating or if you did ovulate
-It is normal for our ovulation day to vary from cycle to cycle
-If you do NOT know about your fertility signs and tracking your full cycle, this is very normal
-You CAN learn to track your full cycle

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Sophie (@sakrupp) on Instagram and let us know YOUR takeaways!

Want to learn more about tracking your full cycle for health? Sign up for the waitlist for the upcoming Unlock Your Cycle online course: www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47365690Mon, 08 Nov 2021 02:19:34 +0000Emily KirkwoldDo you track your cycle? Not just your period, do you track your signs of ovulation so you see a picture of your full cycle? I can’t tell you how many women I’ve spoken with who have told me they track their cycles only for me to find out they...
I can’t tell you how many women I’ve spoken with who have told me they track their cycles only for me to find out they really meant they track their periods. Now, don’t get me wrong, tracking your periods is a good thing to do. But your period is only one small part of your menstrual cycle.

It especially breaks my heart when I work with a woman who has been trying to get pregnant for a long time and I find out that the only tracking she has done is tracking her periods. It’s just not enough information!

Thankfully, it is simple to track your cycle once you know how to do it. All it takes is recognizing your body’s natural signs of fertility and keeping track of those signs. Then you can use that information however you want, including to monitor your health. This is exactly what Sophie and I will teach you to do in our Unlock Your Cycle online course. Get on the waitlist today! www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com

Here are the takeaways from the episode:
-Healthy women should ovulate each cycle
-The first day of your cycle is the first day of the bleeding of your period
-The menstrual cycle is made up of 4 phases: menses (period bleeding), follicular, ovulation, and luteal
-Key hormones at play in our cycles include estrogen, LH, and progesterone
-Ovulation is the main event of your cycle
-If you don’t know when you’re ovulating, you’re only getting a very small piece of the picture
-Period-tracking apps often use past cycle’s information to predict current cycles. When you track your cycle yourself, you look at real-time information
-Cervical mucus and temperature are signs that can help you know if you are ovulating or if you did ovulate
-It is normal for our ovulation day to vary from cycle to cycle
-If you do NOT know about your fertility signs and tracking your full cycle, this is very normal
-You CAN learn to track your full cycle

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Sophie (@sakrupp) on Instagram and let us know YOUR takeaways!

Want to learn more about tracking your full cycle for health? Sign up for the waitlist for the upcoming Unlock Your Cycle online course: www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>1703cycletracking,fertilityawareness,menstrualcycle,naturalfamilyplanning,periodtrackingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-85-check-in-with-your-heart-featuring-lisa-nezneski-author-of-seven-mindful-questions--47247884
Lisa Nezneski is a pharmacist and the author of “Seven Mindful Questions.” In this podcast interview, she explains how to use the questions to become more present for what is happening in your life, stop wasting time, and
focus on what matters. She also shares practical strategies for starting to become more aware of our thoughts, including reviewing a few different breathing techniques.

One of the Seven Mindful Questions Lisa Nezneski encourages us to ask is, “why am I doing this?” I had to ask her, what if you ask yourself this question and you realize you don’t have a good reason for doing something -OR- you don’t like the reason you’re doing something? How do you reconcile that? Lisa reminded me that this information, even though it can feel bad or uncomfortable, is actually good information, because then you can use it to make a change. Lisa says, “asking WHY gives you a deeper level of awareness.”

“When we start paying attention to our heart, we choose what matters to us” - How often are we running on auto-pilot instead of stopping and paying attention to our hearts? How often do we choose what is familiar without even thinking about it instead of choosing what is reflective of our highest priorities? I know I can’t be the only one who has been guilty of this!

Here are the take-aways from this episode:
-Mindfulness means being present - body, mind, and spirit
-The Seven Mindful Questions are designed to bring you into the moment: Aware, Because, Care, *pause and breathe*, Choose, Better Alternative
-When we start paying attention to our heart, we choose what matters to us
-Mindfulness doesn’t need to be an elaborate process
-Check in with yourself before your feet hit the floor
-Asking WHY gives you a deeper level of awareness

Tag Lisa (@lisanezneski) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!

Find the book “Seven Mindful Questions” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Mindful-Questions-Wasting-Redirect-ebook/dp/B094R48LNS
Learn more about Lisa and sign up for a free audio meditation: https://www.lisanezneski.com/

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47247884Sun, 31 Oct 2021 21:06:57 +0000Emily KirkwoldSo what is mindfulness, really? That was my question for my podcast guest this week. I don’t know about you, but I feel like thoughts are constantly streaming through my head. I felt like mindfulness was only for those people who can sit around and...
Lisa Nezneski is a pharmacist and the author of “Seven Mindful Questions.” In this podcast interview, she explains how to use the questions to become more present for what is happening in your life, stop wasting time, and
focus on what matters. She also shares practical strategies for starting to become more aware of our thoughts, including reviewing a few different breathing techniques.

One of the Seven Mindful Questions Lisa Nezneski encourages us to ask is, “why am I doing this?” I had to ask her, what if you ask yourself this question and you realize you don’t have a good reason for doing something -OR- you don’t like the reason you’re doing something? How do you reconcile that? Lisa reminded me that this information, even though it can feel bad or uncomfortable, is actually good information, because then you can use it to make a change. Lisa says, “asking WHY gives you a deeper level of awareness.”

“When we start paying attention to our heart, we choose what matters to us” - How often are we running on auto-pilot instead of stopping and paying attention to our hearts? How often do we choose what is familiar without even thinking about it instead of choosing what is reflective of our highest priorities? I know I can’t be the only one who has been guilty of this!

Here are the take-aways from this episode:
-Mindfulness means being present - body, mind, and spirit
-The Seven Mindful Questions are designed to bring you into the moment: Aware, Because, Care, *pause and breathe*, Choose, Better Alternative
-When we start paying attention to our heart, we choose what matters to us
-Mindfulness doesn’t need to be an elaborate process
-Check in with yourself before your feet hit the floor
-Asking WHY gives you a deeper level of awareness

Tag Lisa (@lisanezneski) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!

Find the book “Seven Mindful Questions” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Mindful-Questions-Wasting-Redirect-ebook/dp/B094R48LNS
Learn more about Lisa and sign up for a free audio meditation: https://www.lisanezneski.com/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2389holisticpharmacist,meditation,mindfulness,pauseandbreathe,sevenmindfulquestionscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-84-you-can-be-confident-featuring-jenn-espinosa-goswami-motivational-speaker-and-coach--47140599
Jenn Espinosa-Goswami is a motivational speaker and a holistic coach who works with professional women who desire to show up more confidently in their personal and professional lives, and who struggle with feeling like the smart, well-spoken and courageous leaders they really are.

Here are the take-aways from this episode:
-Confidence can be learned
-Confidence is believing in your own ability
-Your story could have an impact
-It’s easy to be confident in something that’s easy for you - start there to begin growing your confidence
-Confidence starts with your inner beliefs, but then it’s being able to express that belief to others
- “We don’t have to shut up when it comes to our own brilliance”

Access the “Structure Your Speech for Success” resource and learn more about Jenn: https://www.weightlesschronicles.com/

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Jenn (@jennspingo) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!

Resources mentioned:
Brainy Business podcast: https://thebrainybusiness.com/podcast/
High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard: https://brendon.com/books/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47140599Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:58:20 +0000Emily KirkwoldAre you confident in yourself? However you answered that, could you use more confidence? Jenn Espinosa-Goswami is a motivational speaker and a holistic coach who works with professional women who desire to show up more confidently in their personal...
Jenn Espinosa-Goswami is a motivational speaker and a holistic coach who works with professional women who desire to show up more confidently in their personal and professional lives, and who struggle with feeling like the smart, well-spoken and courageous leaders they really are.

Here are the take-aways from this episode:
-Confidence can be learned
-Confidence is believing in your own ability
-Your story could have an impact
-It’s easy to be confident in something that’s easy for you - start there to begin growing your confidence
-Confidence starts with your inner beliefs, but then it’s being able to express that belief to others
- “We don’t have to shut up when it comes to our own brilliance”

Access the “Structure Your Speech for Success” resource and learn more about Jenn: https://www.weightlesschronicles.com/

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Jenn (@jennspingo) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!

Resources mentioned:
Brainy Business podcast: https://thebrainybusiness.com/podcast/
High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard: https://brendon.com/books/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
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Here are the take-ways:
-Trying to get pregnant means more than just looking at the date your period came and counting out days on the calendar
-A woman can technically only get pregnant 6 days each cycle
-If you are stressed about trying to conceive, your brain can actually delay ovulation because of the stress
-The overall probability of conception based on different models of estimating: after 1 cycle is 28-36%, after 3 cycles is 56-68% and after 6 cycles is 74-88%; although, these probabilities can decrease with increased age
-There are multiple studies that have shown that various methods of natural family planning can help women achieve pregnancy
-Learning NFP can help you know your natural fertility signs, know what days to try to conceive, keep you and your partner on the same page, help you see if you are ovulating at all, and/or help you see if you have healthy hormones
-Learning NFP can NOT fix any underlying anatomical or hormonal issues
-Advocate for yourself and work with a physician or practitioner who will work with you and your body

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let me know YOUR take-aways!

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46983743Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:00:03 +0000Emily KirkwoldAre you trying to get pregnant? In part 2 of our 2-part series, Dr. Emily talks all about how you can use natural family planning for achieving pregnancy. I so wish I was using natural family planning when I was trying to have my daughter. It has...
Here are the take-ways:
-Trying to get pregnant means more than just looking at the date your period came and counting out days on the calendar
-A woman can technically only get pregnant 6 days each cycle
-If you are stressed about trying to conceive, your brain can actually delay ovulation because of the stress
-The overall probability of conception based on different models of estimating: after 1 cycle is 28-36%, after 3 cycles is 56-68% and after 6 cycles is 74-88%; although, these probabilities can decrease with increased age
-There are multiple studies that have shown that various methods of natural family planning can help women achieve pregnancy
-Learning NFP can help you know your natural fertility signs, know what days to try to conceive, keep you and your partner on the same page, help you see if you are ovulating at all, and/or help you see if you have healthy hormones
-Learning NFP can NOT fix any underlying anatomical or hormonal issues
-Advocate for yourself and work with a physician or practitioner who will work with you and your body

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2843achievingpregnancy,gettingpregnant,naturalfamilyplanning,tryingtoconceivecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-82-getting-pregnant-series-part-1-of-2-preparing-for-pregnancy-with-nutrition-featuring-nora-debora-preconception-coach--46942551
Previous Wholly a Woman episodes related to taking care of your health before pregnancy:
- Episode 59: Preconception health - featuring Dr. Liz Berg, DC, LC
- Episode 36: Nourished for Life - featuring Kristen Jensen, RD
- Episode 16: Self-care to Reduce Stress and Balance Hormones with Dr. Heather Rhodes

Takeaways from this episode:
-One simple action can have a big impact
-Remove inflammatory and/or allergenic foods
-Start where you’re at
-Never expect perfection
-Replace your diet with fertility-boosting foods
-You can be eating healthy, but if your gut is unhealthy, it will be challenging for you to reap those benefits
-Repair the gut by eating fermented foods
-Rebalance your hormones by stabilizing your blood-sugar

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Nora (@naturally_nora) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!

Join Nora’s free FaceBook group: https://en-gb.facebook.com/groups/352493286004400/
Get Nora’s free resource - Eat for your menstrual cycle: https://www.naturallynora.ca/eat

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46942551Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:10:46 +0000Emily KirkwoldAre you trying to get pregnant? This week we kick off a 2-part series on getting pregnant. In week 1, we hear from Nora DeBora, a holistic preconception planning coach. She talks to us all about preparing for pregnancy with nutrition. Then come back...
Previous Wholly a Woman episodes related to taking care of your health before pregnancy:
- Episode 59: Preconception health - featuring Dr. Liz Berg, DC, LC
- Episode 36: Nourished for Life - featuring Kristen Jensen, RD
- Episode 16: Self-care to Reduce Stress and Balance Hormones with Dr. Heather Rhodes

Takeaways from this episode:
-One simple action can have a big impact
-Remove inflammatory and/or allergenic foods
-Start where you’re at
-Never expect perfection
-Replace your diet with fertility-boosting foods
-You can be eating healthy, but if your gut is unhealthy, it will be challenging for you to reap those benefits
-Repair the gut by eating fermented foods
-Rebalance your hormones by stabilizing your blood-sugar

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Nora (@naturally_nora) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!

Join Nora’s free FaceBook group: https://en-gb.facebook.com/groups/352493286004400/
Get Nora’s free resource - Eat for your menstrual cycle: https://www.naturallynora.ca/eat

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2358fertilitynutrition,preconception,preconceptionhealth,preconceptionnutrition,tryingtoconceivecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-81-combating-the-saboteurs-in-our-heads-featuring-jenny-toh-life-coach-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--46807672
Jenny teaches us that judging ourselves and others tends to be the core saboteur, but then we all face other unique accomplice saboteurs. I found out that my main saboteurs are being restless, a pleaser, and a hyper-achiever. I definitely recognize these voices inside my head and, after this episode, I am going to be more aware of when they are showing up versus how I want to be showing up.

Here are the take-aways from this episode:
-Being mentally fit means being able to deal with life from a positive and resilient mindset
-Choose to see the gift and the learning opportunity
-To start exercising our mental muscles, we need to know the voices in our head hijacking us
-The “judge” is the main saboteur in all of us - judging ourselves, judging others, and fearing others’ judgments
-The point of knowing your main accomplice saboteurs is to be able to pause and call out those voices
-To combat these saboteurs, do some consistent positive intelligence reps (breathing, listening) and do them consistently over time
-Your saboteur is a signal to shift your focus to a higher-level thinking and to do it as quick as possible
-Know your purpose and surround yourself with supporters
-Remember to celebrate who you are

Take the free saboteur assessment: https://www.positiveintelligence.com/assessments/
Learn more about Jenny: https://www.riverlifecoaching.com/
Find Jenny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-toh-cpc-acc/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46807672Mon, 04 Oct 2021 01:46:33 +0000Emily KirkwoldHave you ever heard a voice in your head telling you that you’re not enough or that someone else doesn’t approve of you? This is just one example of a “saboteur” who shows up. But, these saboteurs are not necessarily bad. Once we recognize them, we...
Jenny teaches us that judging ourselves and others tends to be the core saboteur, but then we all face other unique accomplice saboteurs. I found out that my main saboteurs are being restless, a pleaser, and a hyper-achiever. I definitely recognize these voices inside my head and, after this episode, I am going to be more aware of when they are showing up versus how I want to be showing up.

Here are the take-aways from this episode:
-Being mentally fit means being able to deal with life from a positive and resilient mindset
-Choose to see the gift and the learning opportunity
-To start exercising our mental muscles, we need to know the voices in our head hijacking us
-The “judge” is the main saboteur in all of us - judging ourselves, judging others, and fearing others’ judgments
-The point of knowing your main accomplice saboteurs is to be able to pause and call out those voices
-To combat these saboteurs, do some consistent positive intelligence reps (breathing, listening) and do them consistently over time
-Your saboteur is a signal to shift your focus to a higher-level thinking and to do it as quick as possible
-Know your purpose and surround yourself with supporters
-Remember to celebrate who you are

Take the free saboteur assessment: https://www.positiveintelligence.com/assessments/
Learn more about Jenny: https://www.riverlifecoaching.com/
Find Jenny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-toh-cpc-acc/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2336mentalfitness,mentalhealth,positiveintelligence,saboteurs,whollyawomancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-80-women-have-power-to-create-their-financial-futures-featuring-vicky-lowell-financial-coach-and-founder-of-empowered-worth--46692059
The future IS female. Vicky Lowell and her company, Empowered Worth, is changing the narrative that finance is easier for men than it is for women. Vicky is a leading financial advocate and coach, international bestselling author and the founder of Empowered Worth, a financial-education platform that empowers women to become active participants in their own financial future and well-being.

Women have the power to create their financial futures. And this is about so much more than looking at your bank accounts or having financial literacy. It is about having confidence in yourself. It is about communicating with your spouse about your financial situation and your financial goals and priorities. It’s about taking the initiative to get educated and take action.

Take-aways:
-Unfortunately, there is a systemic misogyny when it comes to finances
-There’s a high likelihood that you as a woman will need to be solely in charge of your finances at some point in your life
-A huge component of taking control of your finances is communication. Communicate with your partner and/or children, if applicable, about your financial situation
-We need to talk about finances within the female community - we need to talk about money with each other, empower each other - women empower women
-If you want control of your finances, you need to have a basic understanding of personal finances. Take a class on the Empowered Worth online platform or in your local community
-The “Mommy Penalty Box”: the idea that women get punished for staying home and/or leaving the workforce
-SAVING money is key. The more you can save early, the better you will set yourself up for the future
-Find your side-hustle!
-”The Gray Divorce”: when you divorce after the age of 50
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by being authentic and celebrating your real self

Resources mentioned:
-Fast Company article “How parents talk about money differently to their sons and daughters”
-Empowered Worth free financial education platform: https://empoweredworth.com/
-Listen to Vicky’s podcast “Empowered Worth”: https://empoweredworth.com/podcast-2/
-Rachel Cruze’s “Know Yourself Money Assessment” for couples: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/digital-products/know-yourself-money-assessment

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Vicky (@vickylowell) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46692059Sun, 26 Sep 2021 11:57:11 +0000Emily KirkwoldDo you feel in control of your finances? Do you feel like you have the power to create your financial future? The future IS female. Vicky Lowell and her company, Empowered Worth, is changing the narrative that finance is easier for men than it is for...
The future IS female. Vicky Lowell and her company, Empowered Worth, is changing the narrative that finance is easier for men than it is for women. Vicky is a leading financial advocate and coach, international bestselling author and the founder of Empowered Worth, a financial-education platform that empowers women to become active participants in their own financial future and well-being.

Women have the power to create their financial futures. And this is about so much more than looking at your bank accounts or having financial literacy. It is about having confidence in yourself. It is about communicating with your spouse about your financial situation and your financial goals and priorities. It’s about taking the initiative to get educated and take action.

Take-aways:
-Unfortunately, there is a systemic misogyny when it comes to finances
-There’s a high likelihood that you as a woman will need to be solely in charge of your finances at some point in your life
-A huge component of taking control of your finances is communication. Communicate with your partner and/or children, if applicable, about your financial situation
-We need to talk about finances within the female community - we need to talk about money with each other, empower each other - women empower women
-If you want control of your finances, you need to have a basic understanding of personal finances. Take a class on the Empowered Worth online platform or in your local community
-The “Mommy Penalty Box”: the idea that women get punished for staying home and/or leaving the workforce
-SAVING money is key. The more you can save early, the better you will set yourself up for the future
-Find your side-hustle!
-”The Gray Divorce”: when you divorce after the age of 50
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by being authentic and celebrating your real self

Resources mentioned:
-Fast Company article “How parents talk about money differently to their sons and daughters”
-Empowered Worth free financial education platform: https://empoweredworth.com/
-Listen to Vicky’s podcast “Empowered Worth”: https://empoweredworth.com/podcast-2/
-Rachel Cruze’s “Know Yourself Money Assessment” for couples: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/digital-products/know-yourself-money-assessment

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Vicky (@vickylowell) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2184femaleempowerment,financialempowerment,financialliteracy,knowyourmoney,thefutureisfemalecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-79-the-four-pillars-of-healthy-families-featuring-dr-orlena-family-health-advocate--46492636
Here are the takeaways:
-We can get so caught up in a goal, achieve it, and then realize we don’t like who we are when we get there
-Healthy Pillar #1: how we eat
-Healthy Pillar #2: exercise and movement
-Healthy Pillar #3: sleep
-Healthy Pillar #4: emotional wellness
-There is no one-size-fits-all eating plan
-Your body adjusts to your routine
-There are always different ways of seeing things
-Emotional wellness is all about self-awareness
-Accept and love yourself

Learn more about Dr. Orlena here: www.drorlena.com
Click here to get a free ½ hour session with Dr. Orlena: https://www.drorlena.com/breakthrough

Coming this fall, understand what your cycle is, how it can work for you, and learn to decode trends that you can bring to your practitioner. You will learn exactly how to track the most relevant body signs throughout the month and finally feel at ease with your cycle.
Join the waitlist for the unlock your cycle course: https://www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46492636Mon, 13 Sep 2021 02:17:49 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhat are the foundations for healthy families? Dr. Orlena, pediatrician turned family health advocate, is passionate about helping families live healthy lives and that the process is easy. In this episode of the Wholly a Woman podcast, Dr. Orlena...
Here are the takeaways:
-We can get so caught up in a goal, achieve it, and then realize we don’t like who we are when we get there
-Healthy Pillar #1: how we eat
-Healthy Pillar #2: exercise and movement
-Healthy Pillar #3: sleep
-Healthy Pillar #4: emotional wellness
-There is no one-size-fits-all eating plan
-Your body adjusts to your routine
-There are always different ways of seeing things
-Emotional wellness is all about self-awareness
-Accept and love yourself

Learn more about Dr. Orlena here: www.drorlena.com
Click here to get a free ½ hour session with Dr. Orlena: https://www.drorlena.com/breakthrough

Coming this fall, understand what your cycle is, how it can work for you, and learn to decode trends that you can bring to your practitioner. You will learn exactly how to track the most relevant body signs throughout the month and finally feel at ease with your cycle.
Join the waitlist for the unlock your cycle course: https://www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2520healthychoices,healthyfamilies,healthyliving,pillarsofhealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-78-i-quit-my-job-hearing-from-god-and-stepping-out-in-faith-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--46402783
In this week’s episode, I share with you my own story, but more than that, I encourage you that you can hear from God too. That you can step out in faith too.

Here are some of the takeaways:
-Are you a fan or Jesus? Or are you a follower?
-We as Christians need to be DIFFERENT from the world around us
-What would Jesus do? -> But really, what would He do?
-It was so important to read and pray with Scripture
-If you want to hear from God, you need to be where He is speaking -> you need to be immersed in the word of God
-The main way God speaks to us is through thoughts. And then when you hear a thought from God, you need to take action!
-“Doing what He asks is always possible with His strength. If you’re postponing obedience, know this: You’re heading into a storm.” - Prevail devotional (Susie Larson)
-John 14:13-14 “I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask for ANYTHING, I will do it.”
-“When we dabble on the shoreline of His purposes, we’ll never experience the power of His provision. The river of God runs wild; it’s strong and powerful. And when we jump in, we’re strong and powerful, and He takes us on a wild ride. If you’re postponing obedience for self-preserving reasons, don’t waste another day.” - Prevail devotional (Susie Larson)
-God CAN and WILL speak to you! He WANTS to speak to you. He wants to have a relationship with you, if you will let Him in.
-Mark 9:24 “I believe; help my unbelief!”
-“I don’t know how you make a way, but I know you will.” - “Know You Will” by Hillsong United]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46402783Mon, 06 Sep 2021 21:08:42 +0000Emily KirkwoldI don’t like saying I quit my job. I resigned my position at the hospital inpatient pharmacy, yes, but I don’t like saying I quit it. I prefer to say I chose to do something else with my career. Although, that doesn’t feel entirely authentic either....
In this week’s episode, I share with you my own story, but more than that, I encourage you that you can hear from God too. That you can step out in faith too.

Here are some of the takeaways:
-Are you a fan or Jesus? Or are you a follower?
-We as Christians need to be DIFFERENT from the world around us
-What would Jesus do? -> But really, what would He do?
-It was so important to read and pray with Scripture
-If you want to hear from God, you need to be where He is speaking -> you need to be immersed in the word of God
-The main way God speaks to us is through thoughts. And then when you hear a thought from God, you need to take action!
-“Doing what He asks is always possible with His strength. If you’re postponing obedience, know this: You’re heading into a storm.” - Prevail devotional (Susie Larson)
-John 14:13-14 “I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask for ANYTHING, I will do it.”
-“When we dabble on the shoreline of His purposes, we’ll never experience the power of His provision. The river of God runs wild; it’s strong and powerful. And when we jump in, we’re strong and powerful, and He takes us on a wild ride. If you’re postponing obedience for self-preserving reasons, don’t waste another day.” - Prevail devotional (Susie Larson)
-God CAN and WILL speak to you! He WANTS to speak to you. He wants to have a relationship with you, if you will let Him in.
-Mark 9:24 “I believe; help my unbelief!”
-“I don’t know how you make a way, but I know you will.” - “Know You Will” by Hillsong United]]>3149godscalling,godspeaks,iknowyouwill,quitmydayjob,quitmyjobcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-77-confidently-transform-your-body-featuring-jordan-davies-co-owner-and-body-composition-director-at-complete-performance-mn--46295688
Jordan Davies, co-owner and body composition director at Complete Performance in Circle Pines, MN, helps women create a fitness and nutrition program suitable to their individual lifestyle and goals.

Here are the take-aways from this week’s episode:
-Make the most of your time. If you’re dropping your kids off for their practice, why don’t you fit in some exercise too?
-Body composition describes the arrangement / shape of your body
-You shouldn’t be trying to losing weight ALL the time
-It is okay to change your mind about your goals!
-Prepare yourself so you are ready to act when an opportunity arises
-Design your nutrition plan so you are winning!
-Start where you are at and stack up the small wins
-The point is not just to reach your end goal, but to enjoy the process of getting there too. What is the point of achieving something if you actually feel miserable doing so?
-Find a personal trainer who is a good fit for you. Ask good questions.
-Don’t just look at the price tag. And make sure your trainer is more interested in your transformation than a transaction
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by doing something just for you!

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Jordan (@jordan_cpcoach) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!

Learn more about Jordan Davies: A Nutrition Coach Focused On YOUR Goals | Complete Performance (completeperformancemn.com)

Stress Eating Secrets Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/349348193048877

Coming this fall, understand what your cycle is, how it can work for you, and learn to decode trends that you can bring to your practitioner. You will learn exactly how to track the most relevant body signs throughout the month and finally feel at ease with your cycle.
Join the waitlist for the unlock your cycle course: https://www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46295688Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:12:14 +0000Emily KirkwoldAre you happy with the way your body looks and feels? This is what body composition training is about. What is the point of focusing on a number on the scale in itself if you don’t feel strong and confident in your body? Jordan Davies, co-owner and...
Jordan Davies, co-owner and body composition director at Complete Performance in Circle Pines, MN, helps women create a fitness and nutrition program suitable to their individual lifestyle and goals.

Here are the take-aways from this week’s episode:
-Make the most of your time. If you’re dropping your kids off for their practice, why don’t you fit in some exercise too?
-Body composition describes the arrangement / shape of your body
-You shouldn’t be trying to losing weight ALL the time
-It is okay to change your mind about your goals!
-Prepare yourself so you are ready to act when an opportunity arises
-Design your nutrition plan so you are winning!
-Start where you are at and stack up the small wins
-The point is not just to reach your end goal, but to enjoy the process of getting there too. What is the point of achieving something if you actually feel miserable doing so?
-Find a personal trainer who is a good fit for you. Ask good questions.
-Don’t just look at the price tag. And make sure your trainer is more interested in your transformation than a transaction
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by doing something just for you!

Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Jordan (@jordan_cpcoach) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!

Learn more about Jordan Davies: A Nutrition Coach Focused On YOUR Goals | Complete Performance (completeperformancemn.com)

Stress Eating Secrets Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/349348193048877

Coming this fall, understand what your cycle is, how it can work for you, and learn to decode trends that you can bring to your practitioner. You will learn exactly how to track the most relevant body signs throughout the month and finally feel at ease with your cycle.
Join the waitlist for the unlock your cycle course: https://www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2329bodycomposition,bodyconfidence,bodytransformation,personaltraining,stresseatingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-76-living-beyond-your-labels-featuring-laura-warfel-writer-and-founder-of-more-than-a-widow--46193663
What label do you apply to yourself? Whether or not you are a widow, we all carry labels. Some labels are given to us by others and some we give to ourselves. Have you ever found yourself being defined by a label? Maybe you state proudly and confidently, “I am X.” Well, what happens when circumstances change and that label no longer applies?

Laura Warfel shares with us how to live beyond the label and live their “more.” Here are some of the take-aways from today’s episode:
-God can transform your nightmare into your dream
-Instead of telling God what you’re doing and asking Him to bless it, ask God what He wants
-Find your more, live your more
-How to help someone after a loss: 1) reach out and keep reaching out; 2) be patient and understand that everyone experiences grief differently
-An easy way to start helping a widow is to offer just one specific thing or specific service you can do to help her
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by treasuring your close relationships with other women

Laura Warfel has experienced the pain of losing a spouse and is passionate about providing encouragement, hope, and resources for widows and those who care for widows. Laura’s website: http://laurawarfel.com/
Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/MoreThanAWidow]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46193663Sun, 22 Aug 2021 17:14:06 +0000Emily Kirkwold“Find your more, live your more” - that is what the “More than a Widow” community is all about. Laura Warfel’s goal is to help all widows live beyond the label and live as more than a widow. What label do you apply to yourself? Whether or not you are...
What label do you apply to yourself? Whether or not you are a widow, we all carry labels. Some labels are given to us by others and some we give to ourselves. Have you ever found yourself being defined by a label? Maybe you state proudly and confidently, “I am X.” Well, what happens when circumstances change and that label no longer applies?

Laura Warfel shares with us how to live beyond the label and live their “more.” Here are some of the take-aways from today’s episode:
-God can transform your nightmare into your dream
-Instead of telling God what you’re doing and asking Him to bless it, ask God what He wants
-Find your more, live your more
-How to help someone after a loss: 1) reach out and keep reaching out; 2) be patient and understand that everyone experiences grief differently
-An easy way to start helping a widow is to offer just one specific thing or specific service you can do to help her
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by treasuring your close relationships with other women

Laura Warfel has experienced the pain of losing a spouse and is passionate about providing encouragement, hope, and resources for widows and those who care for widows. Laura’s website: http://laurawarfel.com/
Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/MoreThanAWidow]]>2120christian,christianliving,livemore,widow,womensupportingwomencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-75-unlocking-your-cycle-chart-to-achieve-your-health-goals-featuring-sophie-krupp-co-creator-of-unlock-your-cycle-online-course--46118757
Here are the take-aways:
-Charting helps you see your patterns and helps you see if something’s not right
-Your chart helps you see if your whole system is healthy. Your period is only one part of the picture
-You can use your chart to achieve your individual health and/or family planning goals
-Your chart can help you see if a treatment is working or not
-Before you make a health goal, you want to be aware of your starting point
-The first half of your cycle is more tied to estrogen and the second half of your cycle is more tied to progesterone
-Your chart helps you be an advocate for yourself with your doctor/practitioner
-Healthy women have healthy cycles

Tag Sophie (@sophie_anne_k) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Follow these amazing women business owners in the Twin Cities
Stephanie, @how2mom, pregnancy/birth/postpartum services
Amy, @amybizalwellness, yoga instructor
Ronai, @ronaibrummett, essential oils expert and author
Meggie, @meggie_m_martin, curator of the Illuminated Mom online community
Jess, @reverie_acupuncture, fertility and prenatal acupuncturist
Jessie, @cranecandlecomn, local clean-burning candles

Coming this fall, understand what your cycle is, how it can work for you, and learn to decode trends that you can bring to your practitioner. You will learn exactly how to track the most relevant body signs throughout the month and finally feel at ease with your cycle.
Join the waitlist for the unlock your cycle course: https://www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46118757Mon, 16 Aug 2021 21:14:49 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhat are your health goals? Did you know you can use your cycle chart to help you achieve your health goals? Your chart gives you a picture of what is normal for you, and what is working for you and what isn’t. Healthy cycles are a part of your...
Here are the take-aways:
-Charting helps you see your patterns and helps you see if something’s not right
-Your chart helps you see if your whole system is healthy. Your period is only one part of the picture
-You can use your chart to achieve your individual health and/or family planning goals
-Your chart can help you see if a treatment is working or not
-Before you make a health goal, you want to be aware of your starting point
-The first half of your cycle is more tied to estrogen and the second half of your cycle is more tied to progesterone
-Your chart helps you be an advocate for yourself with your doctor/practitioner
-Healthy women have healthy cycles

Tag Sophie (@sophie_anne_k) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Follow these amazing women business owners in the Twin Cities
Stephanie, @how2mom, pregnancy/birth/postpartum services
Amy, @amybizalwellness, yoga instructor
Ronai, @ronaibrummett, essential oils expert and author
Meggie, @meggie_m_martin, curator of the Illuminated Mom online community
Jess, @reverie_acupuncture, fertility and prenatal acupuncturist
Jessie, @cranecandlecomn, local clean-burning candles

Coming this fall, understand what your cycle is, how it can work for you, and learn to decode trends that you can bring to your practitioner. You will learn exactly how to track the most relevant body signs throughout the month and finally feel at ease with your cycle.
Join the waitlist for the unlock your cycle course: https://www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>1908cyclecharting,fertilityawareness,healthgoals,unlockyourcycle,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-74-trusting-god-when-you-don-t-understand-featuring-elizabeth-meyers-author-speaker-and-mother-of-8--46019347
Here are the take-aways from this episode:
-Be open to God’s plans
-Listen to God. Be in tune with what is right for your life
-Following God’s plan doesn’t mean there won’t be hard days. God’s blessings always outweigh the struggles.
-Decide to agree with God that kids are blessings
-”No one obeyed God more than Jesus and no one suffered like Jesus.” Obedience to God doesn’t mean we’ll be relieved from all suffering
-You can trust God even when you don’t understand
-Grit and resiliency can be learned
-5 keys to resilience: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and motivation
-Educate yourself on exactly how your medications/treatments work and educate yourself on ALL your options
-Tracking your cycle is empowering. You are not a prisoner to your hormones. It’s normal for us to feel differently in different parts of your cycle
-Acknowledge you’re having a fragile day and ask for help
-Realize what your body is capable of

Tag Elizabeth (@thelizmeyers) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Learn more about Elizabeth and get a free copy of her book, Undefeated: https://elizabethmeyers.me/freebook/

Coming this fall, understand what your cycle is, how it can work for you, and learn to decode trends that you can bring to your practitioner. You will learn exactly how to track the most relevant body signs throughout the month and finally feel at ease with your cycle.
Join the waitlist for the unlock your cycle course: https://www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46019347Mon, 09 Aug 2021 02:56:14 +0000Emily KirkwoldElizabeth Meyers is an Air Force Academy graduate, the wife of a full-afterburner fighter pilot and the mother of eight energetic children. This dynamic combination leads to no small amount of chaos in her day-to-day life. The sudden death of her...
Here are the take-aways from this episode:
-Be open to God’s plans
-Listen to God. Be in tune with what is right for your life
-Following God’s plan doesn’t mean there won’t be hard days. God’s blessings always outweigh the struggles.
-Decide to agree with God that kids are blessings
-”No one obeyed God more than Jesus and no one suffered like Jesus.” Obedience to God doesn’t mean we’ll be relieved from all suffering
-You can trust God even when you don’t understand
-Grit and resiliency can be learned
-5 keys to resilience: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and motivation
-Educate yourself on exactly how your medications/treatments work and educate yourself on ALL your options
-Tracking your cycle is empowering. You are not a prisoner to your hormones. It’s normal for us to feel differently in different parts of your cycle
-Acknowledge you’re having a fragile day and ask for help
-Realize what your body is capable of

Tag Elizabeth (@thelizmeyers) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Learn more about Elizabeth and get a free copy of her book, Undefeated: https://elizabethmeyers.me/freebook/

Coming this fall, understand what your cycle is, how it can work for you, and learn to decode trends that you can bring to your practitioner. You will learn exactly how to track the most relevant body signs throughout the month and finally feel at ease with your cycle.
Join the waitlist for the unlock your cycle course: https://www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2911godhasaplan,motherhood,obedience,resilience,trustgodcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-73-ready-enough-to-be-your-authentic-self-yes-and-i-want-to-start-now-featuring-marin-laukka-author-speaker-and-coach--45936902
Author, speaker, and coach Marin Laukka has been there too. Marin was on her way to obtaining a PhD in positive psychology when she realized she wasn’t on the right path for her. What do you do when you’re facing some of life’s hardest decisions? This is exactly what we dive into in this week’s episode of the Wholly a Woman podcast. Marin shares with us her guide for navigating our own alignment journeys.

Here are the takeaways from this episode:
-Start answering the question “what is my purpose” with these steps: create space; take baby steps; ask “what feels right to me?”
-Authenticity is asking yourself “what feels most true to me?” and doing that
-Our core values/desires are typically at the base of our fears
-Create a character in your mind that represents each fear/desire to help get a picture of your whole self
-”Yes, and” is about accepting what is and working with it
-TRUST YOUR GUT
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by being present with yourself, with what is

Tag Marin (@yesandbymarin) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Coming this fall, understand what your cycle is, how it can work for you, and learn to decode trends that you can bring to your practitioner. You will learn exactly how to track the most relevant body signs throughout the month and finally feel at ease with your cycle.
Join the waitlist for the unlock your cycle course: https://www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com

Marin’s guide to looking at the characters inside your head - to help you get some clarity and stop your mind from spinning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXiRVqtU1uU

Learn more from Marin at her website: https://www.yesandbymarin.com/
Purchase Marin’s book, “Ready Enough”: https://www.yesandbymarin.com/readyenough]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45936902Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:20:15 +0000Emily Kirkwold“What is my purpose?” “Who is my most authentic self” “What is right for me?” These are some big questions we all grapple with. If you’re like me, sometimes the questions themselves feel too big to answer. Or like there’s so much pressure behind them...
Author, speaker, and coach Marin Laukka has been there too. Marin was on her way to obtaining a PhD in positive psychology when she realized she wasn’t on the right path for her. What do you do when you’re facing some of life’s hardest decisions? This is exactly what we dive into in this week’s episode of the Wholly a Woman podcast. Marin shares with us her guide for navigating our own alignment journeys.

Here are the takeaways from this episode:
-Start answering the question “what is my purpose” with these steps: create space; take baby steps; ask “what feels right to me?”
-Authenticity is asking yourself “what feels most true to me?” and doing that
-Our core values/desires are typically at the base of our fears
-Create a character in your mind that represents each fear/desire to help get a picture of your whole self
-”Yes, and” is about accepting what is and working with it
-TRUST YOUR GUT
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by being present with yourself, with what is

Tag Marin (@yesandbymarin) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Coming this fall, understand what your cycle is, how it can work for you, and learn to decode trends that you can bring to your practitioner. You will learn exactly how to track the most relevant body signs throughout the month and finally feel at ease with your cycle.
Join the waitlist for the unlock your cycle course: https://www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com

Marin’s guide to looking at the characters inside your head - to help you get some clarity and stop your mind from spinning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXiRVqtU1uU

Learn more from Marin at her website: https://www.yesandbymarin.com/
Purchase Marin’s book, “Ready Enough”: https://www.yesandbymarin.com/readyenough]]>2726alignment,authenticity,betruetoyourself,readyenough,whollyawomancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-72-why-wasn-t-i-aware-of-nfp-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--45853265
When I was going through the process of joining the Catholic Church as an adult (RCIA), I read a lot of the church’s teachings (the catechism). This is where I first read the words “natural family planning.” But, I had no idea what that really meant. No one actually TALKED to me about it. Even though my husband and I were married when we went through RCIA together, no one talked to us about using NFP in our marriage. And because I had grown up Lutheran and heard this vague message that “Catholics don’t like birth control,” I just thought this was a weird Catholic thing and I would just ignore it. It literally BLEW MY MIND when I found out my body had natural signs of fertility, and that I could use those signs to EFFECTIVELY avoid pregnancy (and that there was actually science behind it!). But it was still such a long road to get there. I read “natural family planning” in the Cathechism and I ignored it. Then, we struggled to conceive and I decided I would never take birth control again. I finally had the motivation to learn what natural family planning meant. BUT, still, no one around me was talking about it! Thank God a woman in my church whom I had never met let me call her on the phone and she told me all about how she uses NFP and the difference it made in her life.

Learning to use natural family planning not only changed my life because I learned how to support my body and increase communication with my husband, but because I learned that there were natural family planning instructors and even NFP-trained medical professionals! It opened up a whole new career possibility for me and it brings me immense joy to speak to and teach others about natural family planning.

July 25th - July 31st, 2021 is natural family planning awareness week. This week is important to me because I want to be a voice spreading this GOOD news to others!!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45853265Tue, 27 Jul 2021 03:14:14 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhen I first REALLY learned what natural family planning was, my #1 question was, why didn’t anyone tell me about this?!? I grew up VERY involved in my Lutheran church and my youth pastor did our marriage preparation/presided over our wedding. Why...
When I was going through the process of joining the Catholic Church as an adult (RCIA), I read a lot of the church’s teachings (the catechism). This is where I first read the words “natural family planning.” But, I had no idea what that really meant. No one actually TALKED to me about it. Even though my husband and I were married when we went through RCIA together, no one talked to us about using NFP in our marriage. And because I had grown up Lutheran and heard this vague message that “Catholics don’t like birth control,” I just thought this was a weird Catholic thing and I would just ignore it. It literally BLEW MY MIND when I found out my body had natural signs of fertility, and that I could use those signs to EFFECTIVELY avoid pregnancy (and that there was actually science behind it!). But it was still such a long road to get there. I read “natural family planning” in the Cathechism and I ignored it. Then, we struggled to conceive and I decided I would never take birth control again. I finally had the motivation to learn what natural family planning meant. BUT, still, no one around me was talking about it! Thank God a woman in my church whom I had never met let me call her on the phone and she told me all about how she uses NFP and the difference it made in her life.

Learning to use natural family planning not only changed my life because I learned how to support my body and increase communication with my husband, but because I learned that there were natural family planning instructors and even NFP-trained medical professionals! It opened up a whole new career possibility for me and it brings me immense joy to speak to and teach others about natural family planning.

July 25th - July 31st, 2021 is natural family planning awareness week. This week is important to me because I want to be a voice spreading this GOOD news to others!!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2071fertilityawareness,naturalfamilyplanning,nfpawarenessweek,nfppharmacist,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-71-worship-in-wellness-featuring-amber-harris-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--45744655
When we talk about wellness, we are not just talking about physical fitness. We are talking about mental, physical, and spiritual health. Amber asks us to think not just about self-care, but about soul-care. She shares some strategies she uses to care for her whole self that you can try too.

My mission at NFP Pharmacist is to empower women to care for and love the bodies God gave them. Amber shares that she sees us celebrating our whole womanhood by loving and appreciating the bodies God gave us. I really appreciated this conversation and Amber’s perspective on worship in wellness.

Here are the take-aways from this week’s episode:
-There is a gap between self-care and soul-care
-Self-care is temporary, while soul-care is caring for your overall eternal being
-There really is no separation between mental, physical, and spiritual health
-Consider an end-of-week check-in to review those things that brought you joy (mental health deposits) and those things that suck the joy from you (mental health withdrawals)
-Worship is an activity of the heart and God cares about our heart appearance
-Be honest with yourself about why you’re working out
-It’s not about glorifying your body, it’s about glorifying God with your body
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by loving and appreciating the body God gave you. Are you thankful for the body you have right now?

Tag Amber (@worship.in.wellness) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Bible verses mentioned: 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Romans 12:1

Connect with Amber:
IG: @worship.in.wellness
FB group: Worship in Wellness with Amber
Website: worshipinwellnesswithamber.com -> download monthly habit tracker

Access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - click on the button on my homepage at www.nfppharmacist.com

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45744655Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:14:13 +0000Emily KirkwoldHave you ever thought about worship being part of your wellness? That is what Amber Harris challenges us to do in this week’s episode of the Wholly a Woman podcast. Amber curates the Instagram account @worship.in.wellness and she helps us see how...
When we talk about wellness, we are not just talking about physical fitness. We are talking about mental, physical, and spiritual health. Amber asks us to think not just about self-care, but about soul-care. She shares some strategies she uses to care for her whole self that you can try too.

My mission at NFP Pharmacist is to empower women to care for and love the bodies God gave them. Amber shares that she sees us celebrating our whole womanhood by loving and appreciating the bodies God gave us. I really appreciated this conversation and Amber’s perspective on worship in wellness.

Here are the take-aways from this week’s episode:
-There is a gap between self-care and soul-care
-Self-care is temporary, while soul-care is caring for your overall eternal being
-There really is no separation between mental, physical, and spiritual health
-Consider an end-of-week check-in to review those things that brought you joy (mental health deposits) and those things that suck the joy from you (mental health withdrawals)
-Worship is an activity of the heart and God cares about our heart appearance
-Be honest with yourself about why you’re working out
-It’s not about glorifying your body, it’s about glorifying God with your body
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by loving and appreciating the body God gave you. Are you thankful for the body you have right now?

Tag Amber (@worship.in.wellness) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Bible verses mentioned: 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Romans 12:1

Connect with Amber:
IG: @worship.in.wellness
FB group: Worship in Wellness with Amber
Website: worshipinwellnesswithamber.com -> download monthly habit tracker

Access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - click on the button on my homepage at www.nfppharmacist.com

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2892naturalfamilyplanning,selfcare,wellness,womenshealth,worshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-70-fertility-awareness-as-a-tool-for-your-fitness-featuring-johnna-wilford-personal-trainer-and-fertility-awareness-instructor--45665233
Johnna and I also talk about learning about different natural family planning / fertility awareness methods, what feminism really means, how our husbands have become more open to discussing cycles, the harms of putting weight loss on a pedestal, and how your cycle chart can give you so much information about your health.

Here are the main take-aways:
-Fertility awareness is a more pro-woman way of dealing with fertility than the pill
-Different methods work for different women - know your options
-Fertility awareness can help you rethink the relationship between contraception and feminism. Taking birth control is like asking yourself, how can I be just like a man? Fertility awareness is like asking yourself, how can I be just like a woman?
-Tracking your cycle can help you know when to do certain types of exercises. During your pre-ovulatory phase, you can do any kind of exercise. In the ovulatory phase, it is best to transition from high-intensity to endurance exercises. After ovulation, try doing moderate exercises and then take time to rest at the end of your cycle and especially during your period
-Birth control can mask symptoms / health conditions
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by thinking more about your pelvic floor

Tag Johnna (@johnnawilford_) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Resources mentioned:
ROAR by Stacy Sims
No period, now what? By Nicola Rinaldi
Wholly a Woman Episode 48: Fertility awareness for health - featuring Mary Nordahl, FEMM instructor

To work with Johnna or take a virtual fitness class, visit www.johnnawilford.com

Access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - click on the button on my homepage at www.nfppharmacist.com

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45665233Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:15:45 +0000Emily KirkwoldDid you know that your body changes throughout your cycle and that these changes are not just limited to your female reproductive system? Your energy also changes throughout your cycle. Keeping track of when you ovulate (because this changes from...
Johnna and I also talk about learning about different natural family planning / fertility awareness methods, what feminism really means, how our husbands have become more open to discussing cycles, the harms of putting weight loss on a pedestal, and how your cycle chart can give you so much information about your health.

Here are the main take-aways:
-Fertility awareness is a more pro-woman way of dealing with fertility than the pill
-Different methods work for different women - know your options
-Fertility awareness can help you rethink the relationship between contraception and feminism. Taking birth control is like asking yourself, how can I be just like a man? Fertility awareness is like asking yourself, how can I be just like a woman?
-Tracking your cycle can help you know when to do certain types of exercises. During your pre-ovulatory phase, you can do any kind of exercise. In the ovulatory phase, it is best to transition from high-intensity to endurance exercises. After ovulation, try doing moderate exercises and then take time to rest at the end of your cycle and especially during your period
-Birth control can mask symptoms / health conditions
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by thinking more about your pelvic floor

Tag Johnna (@johnnawilford_) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Resources mentioned:
ROAR by Stacy Sims
No period, now what? By Nicola Rinaldi
Wholly a Woman Episode 48: Fertility awareness for health - featuring Mary Nordahl, FEMM instructor

To work with Johnna or take a virtual fitness class, visit www.johnnawilford.com

Access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - click on the button on my homepage at www.nfppharmacist.com

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2521cyclesyncing,cycletracking,femalefitness,fertilityawareness,naturalfamilyplanningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-69-early-pregnancy-loss-my-miscarriage-story-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--45584896
Review of natural family planning charts when we were “not, not trying:” how we identified our fertile window, peak days, times of intercourse. If you want to learn more about the Marquette Method of natural family planning, take my class: www.nfppharmacist.com/resources. The Marquette Method of natural family planning helped us know exactly when to try to achieve pregnancy, when I ovulated, and when to expect my next period.
A note on days of intimacy - the timing does not always work out when you want it to!

-Urine pregnancy tests detect hCG, a hormone produced by a fertilized egg that has implanted, and are most likely to be positive on the day of an expected period
-My first positive pregnancy test was on a Sunday and then I started bleeding on the following Thursday
-Trust your gut and advocate for yourself. If you think something is not right, even if your doctor or practitioner has told you that you are probably fine, speak up for yourself.
-God can do miracles, but that doesn’t mean He will every time. He doesn’t always answer our prayers the way we would like him too.
-Early pregnancy loss (EPL) is generally defined as the loss of a pregnancy in the first trimester
-Miscarriage is a broader term, generally defined as the loss of a pregnancy in the first or second trimester
-The incidence of EPL is as high as 31%. The true incidence is difficult to determine as many losses are not recognized.
-Risk factors for EPL: age >35 years, prior pregnancy loss, or certain medical conditions in the mother or father
-Previous episodes related to taking care of your health before pregnancy:
Episode 59: Preconception health - featuring Dr. Liz Berg, DC, LC
Episode 36: Nourished for Life - featuring Kristen Jensen, RD
Episode 16: Self-care to Reduce Stress and Balance Hormones with Dr. Heather Rhodes
-Exposure to toxins, pollutants, and other environmental factors may also increase the risk of EPL
-Previous episodes related to removing or avoiding these harms:
Episode 64: Tuning into what your body really needs - brain integration, nutrition response testing, and more - featuring Anita Bastian
Episode 60: Limiting exposure to endocrine disruptors to optimize your hormone health - featuring Courtney Warday, RD
Episode 53: Safer Skincare - featuring Helen Helgeson, Crunchi advocate
Episode 47: Opening your body’s channels with acupuncture - featuring Brianna Kraus, Full Circle acupuncture
Episode 44: Balance and support your hormones with herbal remedies - featuring Phyllis Jaworski, herbal practitioner at Sacred Ibis Botanicals
Episode 22: - Thrive with a Functional Medicine Approach to Health - Interview with Dr. Melody Hartzler
-Women with EPL are likely to have subsequent normal pregnancies.
-Episode 51: A restorative approach to fertility - featuring Nora Pope and Dr. Jessica Liu, ND

I am never going to say this was a good thing that happened, but I believe Romans 8:28 that says “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” I believe our bad situation can be used for good.

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45584896Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:01:40 +0000Emily KirkwoldI want to share what I went through because I know it helped me to hear from others who went through their own experiences. I do not pretend to think that because I went through this situation that I understand anyone else’s situation. We all have our...
Review of natural family planning charts when we were “not, not trying:” how we identified our fertile window, peak days, times of intercourse. If you want to learn more about the Marquette Method of natural family planning, take my class: www.nfppharmacist.com/resources. The Marquette Method of natural family planning helped us know exactly when to try to achieve pregnancy, when I ovulated, and when to expect my next period.
A note on days of intimacy - the timing does not always work out when you want it to!

-Urine pregnancy tests detect hCG, a hormone produced by a fertilized egg that has implanted, and are most likely to be positive on the day of an expected period
-My first positive pregnancy test was on a Sunday and then I started bleeding on the following Thursday
-Trust your gut and advocate for yourself. If you think something is not right, even if your doctor or practitioner has told you that you are probably fine, speak up for yourself.
-God can do miracles, but that doesn’t mean He will every time. He doesn’t always answer our prayers the way we would like him too.
-Early pregnancy loss (EPL) is generally defined as the loss of a pregnancy in the first trimester
-Miscarriage is a broader term, generally defined as the loss of a pregnancy in the first or second trimester
-The incidence of EPL is as high as 31%. The true incidence is difficult to determine as many losses are not recognized.
-Risk factors for EPL: age >35 years, prior pregnancy loss, or certain medical conditions in the mother or father
-Previous episodes related to taking care of your health before pregnancy:
Episode 59: Preconception health - featuring Dr. Liz Berg, DC, LC
Episode 36: Nourished for Life - featuring Kristen Jensen, RD
Episode 16: Self-care to Reduce Stress and Balance Hormones with Dr. Heather Rhodes
-Exposure to toxins, pollutants, and other environmental factors may also increase the risk of EPL
-Previous episodes related to removing or avoiding these harms:
Episode 64: Tuning into what your body really needs - brain integration, nutrition response testing, and more - featuring Anita Bastian
Episode 60: Limiting exposure to endocrine disruptors to optimize your hormone health - featuring Courtney Warday, RD
Episode 53: Safer Skincare - featuring Helen Helgeson, Crunchi advocate
Episode 47: Opening your body’s channels with acupuncture - featuring Brianna Kraus, Full Circle acupuncture
Episode 44: Balance and support your hormones with herbal remedies - featuring Phyllis Jaworski, herbal practitioner at Sacred Ibis Botanicals
Episode 22: - Thrive with a Functional Medicine Approach to Health - Interview with Dr. Melody Hartzler
-Women with EPL are likely to have subsequent normal pregnancies.
-Episode 51: A restorative approach to fertility - featuring Nora Pope and Dr. Jessica Liu, ND

I am never going to say this was a good thing that happened, but I believe Romans 8:28 that says “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,...]]>3408cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-68-increase-intimacy-and-enjoy-sex-more-featuring-susan-bratton-intimacy-expert-to-millions--45484010
It’s important for men and women to understand how their own body and sexuality works and how their partner’s body and sexuality works. Men are run by testosterone and are on a 24-hour cycle. Women are run by estrogen and are on a 28-day cycle. Men were designed to be ready at the moment women are ready. Our anatomy works differently, but the key is blood-flow. Susan shares such great advice for men to better understand women’s sexual experience, and the key is - slow down, turn around and come back to us and bring us with you.

**Note: certain links to this guest's content were removed after publication. Contact Emily with questions or concerns.

Here are more take-aways:
-Having an orgasm during intercourse is a learnable skill
-Your sexual development can always be improving (just like your personal development)
-Intimacy is a heart connection at the body, mind, and spirit level
-Sexual education includes three components: 1) love-making techniques, 2) communication techniques, and 3) sexual health
-Sexuality is ageless. You can have great sex until the day you die.
-Sex is not just for procreation. It is also for connection, co-regulation, joy, and fun
-It’s important for men and women to understand how their own body and sexuality works and how their partner’s body and sexuality works. Women need foreplay. We need men to come back to us and take time to bring us to their level.
-Libido has to do with hormone regulation. Desire is related to your body image and emotions. Arousal describes the physical anatomy and physiology. Take a look at Susan’s colored images of the vulva and clitoral anatomy to better understand your female body (see link below)
-You need to believe you WILL get better and better as a couple
-Desire is made of two parts: it is safety and security AND it is novelty and variety. You can learn together and play together. Couples that play together, stay together.
-Susan recommends thinking about the time of conception as all the joyful opportunities to improve together over time. Focus on desire - safety and variety - as part of conception.
-We need to have compassion for ourselves and our partners.
-Express your needs to your spouse in real time. Feedback is NOT failure. Feedback is what you both need to WIN. You are on the same team!

Tag Susan (@susanbratton) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Related episode:
Wholly a Woman episode 46: Know your female body - using anatomically correct terms: https://www.spreaker.com/user/nfppharmacist/episode-46-know-your-female-body-using-a

Vulva anatomy image: https://nfppharmacist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Vulva-Colored-susan-bratton-scaled.jpg
Clitoral anatomy image: https://nfppharmacist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Clitoral-Anatomy-Colored-susan-bratton.jpg

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45484010Mon, 28 Jun 2021 20:30:23 +0000Emily Kirkwold“You can have great sex until the day you die.” Yep, we are going there this week, and I am so thankful to Susan Bratton for guiding us. Intimacy expert to millions, best-selling author, and content creator, Susan shows you how to transform having sex...
It’s important for men and women to understand how their own body and sexuality works and how their partner’s body and sexuality works. Men are run by testosterone and are on a 24-hour cycle. Women are run by estrogen and are on a 28-day cycle. Men were designed to be ready at the moment women are ready. Our anatomy works differently, but the key is blood-flow. Susan shares such great advice for men to better understand women’s sexual experience, and the key is - slow down, turn around and come back to us and bring us with you.

**Note: certain links to this guest's content were removed after publication. Contact Emily with questions or concerns.

Here are more take-aways:
-Having an orgasm during intercourse is a learnable skill
-Your sexual development can always be improving (just like your personal development)
-Intimacy is a heart connection at the body, mind, and spirit level
-Sexual education includes three components: 1) love-making techniques, 2) communication techniques, and 3) sexual health
-Sexuality is ageless. You can have great sex until the day you die.
-Sex is not just for procreation. It is also for connection, co-regulation, joy, and fun
-It’s important for men and women to understand how their own body and sexuality works and how their partner’s body and sexuality works. Women need foreplay. We need men to come back to us and take time to bring us to their level.
-Libido has to do with hormone regulation. Desire is related to your body image and emotions. Arousal describes the physical anatomy and physiology. Take a look at Susan’s colored images of the vulva and clitoral anatomy to better understand your female body (see link below)
-You need to believe you WILL get better and better as a couple
-Desire is made of two parts: it is safety and security AND it is novelty and variety. You can learn together and play together. Couples that play together, stay together.
-Susan recommends thinking about the time of conception as all the joyful opportunities to improve together over time. Focus on desire - safety and variety - as part of conception.
-We need to have compassion for ourselves and our partners.
-Express your needs to your spouse in real time. Feedback is NOT failure. Feedback is what you both need to WIN. You are on the same team!

Tag Susan (@susanbratton) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Related episode:
Wholly a Woman episode 46: Know your female body - using anatomically correct terms: https://www.spreaker.com/user/nfppharmacist/episode-46-know-your-female-body-using-a

Vulva anatomy image: https://nfppharmacist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Vulva-Colored-susan-bratton-scaled.jpg
Clitoral anatomy image: https://nfppharmacist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Clitoral-Anatomy-Colored-susan-bratton.jpg

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>3923bettersex,increaseintimacy,intimacy,intimacyexpert,marriagecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-67-awakening-the-soul-of-power-featuring-christian-de-la-huerta-author-and-speaker-dr-emily-nfp-pharmacist--45356330
Take-aways:
-We want power, but we are afraid of it. How can we learn to step into our interpersonal power?
-We can step into power without being hierarchical, without hurting others
-Women hold an innate capacity to create life, to bring forth new life - women hold strength within us
-Steps to awaken the soul of power: 1) recognize soulful power is inherent to each of us - no one can give or take it away, 2) self-observation - pay attention to your inner nature, ask yourself why you do the things you do, and 3) choose to stop giving your power away
-Spiritual power is humble, it doesn’t have a self-serving agenda like worldly power
-To be fearless does not mean we do not feel fear, it means we feel fear and we don’t let it hold us back
-Start awakening your own power by stretching outside your comfort zone
-We need you, and we need you FULLY in your power

Tag Christian (@christiandlh) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Order Christian’s book, “Awakening the Soul of Power,” and/or contact Christian: www.soulfulpower.com

Access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - go to https://emily.quickconvert.io/

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45356330Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:05:02 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhat do you think of when you hear the word “power”? Do you feel that fire burning inside you, that voice you know is waiting to be let out? The truest version of yourself? That is the power author and speaker Christian de la Huerta talks about in...
Take-aways:
-We want power, but we are afraid of it. How can we learn to step into our interpersonal power?
-We can step into power without being hierarchical, without hurting others
-Women hold an innate capacity to create life, to bring forth new life - women hold strength within us
-Steps to awaken the soul of power: 1) recognize soulful power is inherent to each of us - no one can give or take it away, 2) self-observation - pay attention to your inner nature, ask yourself why you do the things you do, and 3) choose to stop giving your power away
-Spiritual power is humble, it doesn’t have a self-serving agenda like worldly power
-To be fearless does not mean we do not feel fear, it means we feel fear and we don’t let it hold us back
-Start awakening your own power by stretching outside your comfort zone
-We need you, and we need you FULLY in your power

Tag Christian (@christiandlh) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Order Christian’s book, “Awakening the Soul of Power,” and/or contact Christian: www.soulfulpower.com

Access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - go to https://emily.quickconvert.io/

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2197awakeningthesoulofpower,personaldevelopment,powerfulwoman,soulofpower,thepowerinsidecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-66-craving-and-indulging-in-foods-your-body-needs-featuring-nagina-abdullah-health-coach-dr-emily-nfp-pharmacist--45286193
Take-aways:
-Switch how you think about eating from restriction to indulgence (from a negative to a positive mindset about eating)
-Constantly decreasing calories leads to decreased metabolism
-You can learn what keeps you full and satisfied and learn to LOVE healthy foods
-As you give your body more vegetables, your body will crave more of them
-Real foods is the key to eating healthy while preparing your body for a baby
-Add protein to each meal to boost your metabolism. To really burn fat, make your plate ½ protein and ½ veggies
-Doing something as simple as adding spice to your foods can increase your metabolism
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by connecting with other women

Tag Nagina (@masalabody) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Nagina shares her "Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet" with the spice that is in your kitchen cabinet! It helps to lower blood sugar and curb sugar cravings. The cheat sheet includes:
3 health benefits of using this spice
5 ways to use it in your day
An easy recipe using this spice
Get Nagina’s “Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet”: https://masalabody.com/wholly/

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45286193Sun, 13 Jun 2021 20:32:58 +0000Emily KirkwoldCould you really CRAVE vegetables? What if, instead of worrying about restricting and avoiding, you were INDULGING in foods you enjoyed AND were good for your body? Nagina Abdullah, health coach, talked to us all about switching our mindset around...
Take-aways:
-Switch how you think about eating from restriction to indulgence (from a negative to a positive mindset about eating)
-Constantly decreasing calories leads to decreased metabolism
-You can learn what keeps you full and satisfied and learn to LOVE healthy foods
-As you give your body more vegetables, your body will crave more of them
-Real foods is the key to eating healthy while preparing your body for a baby
-Add protein to each meal to boost your metabolism. To really burn fat, make your plate ½ protein and ½ veggies
-Doing something as simple as adding spice to your foods can increase your metabolism
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by connecting with other women

Tag Nagina (@masalabody) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Nagina shares her "Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet" with the spice that is in your kitchen cabinet! It helps to lower blood sugar and curb sugar cravings. The cheat sheet includes:
3 health benefits of using this spice
5 ways to use it in your day
An easy recipe using this spice
Get Nagina’s “Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet”: https://masalabody.com/wholly/

Access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - go to https://emily.quickconvert.io/

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Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>3028boostmetabolism,eathealthy,eatrealfoods,healthyeating,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-65-discerning-family-size-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--45244091
Even if you are not Catholic, you can find some value in the teachings of the Catholic Church, which are based on what the Bible says about God’s plan for marriage and families. The three key points are 1) Fertility and children are a blessing, 2) Every act of intercourse must remain open to the transmission of life, and 3) God is the master of life (and He has a plan for our family size)

If you find yourself discerning if you should be using natural family planning for avoiding or achieving pregnancy, here are some steps you can take:
Ask yourself, “Am I motivated by selfishness or by the Holy Spirit / God’s will?”
Read the Bible
Prayer - both alone and together as a couple
Ask for the Holy Spirit to guide you both
Be in community / seek wise counsel
Pray Mark 9:24 “I believe; help my unbelief!”

I am praying for you. I believe God has a plan for you and it is for your good and for His glory. Have a prayer request? Email me (emily@nfppharmacist.com) or send me a message on Instagram (@nfppharmacist)

References:
-Catechism of the Catholic Church: Part Three Life of the Church: Section Two The Ten Commandments: Chapter Two You Shall Love Your Neighbor as Yourself: Article 6 The Sixth Commandment: III. The Love of Husband and Wife. https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P86.HTM
-Gaudium et spes: 50.51. https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651207_gaudium-et-spes_en.html
-Humanae Vitae: II. Doctrinal Principles. 10. Responsible Parenthood. https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html

Access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - go to https://emily.quickconvert.io/

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45244091Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:10:01 +0000Emily KirkwoldHow many kids should you have? When should you avoid pregnancy and when should you be open to the possibility of another child? What do you do if you and your spouse are not on the same page when it comes to family size? Even if you are not Catholic,...
Even if you are not Catholic, you can find some value in the teachings of the Catholic Church, which are based on what the Bible says about God’s plan for marriage and families. The three key points are 1) Fertility and children are a blessing, 2) Every act of intercourse must remain open to the transmission of life, and 3) God is the master of life (and He has a plan for our family size)

If you find yourself discerning if you should be using natural family planning for avoiding or achieving pregnancy, here are some steps you can take:
Ask yourself, “Am I motivated by selfishness or by the Holy Spirit / God’s will?”
Read the Bible
Prayer - both alone and together as a couple
Ask for the Holy Spirit to guide you both
Be in community / seek wise counsel
Pray Mark 9:24 “I believe; help my unbelief!”

I am praying for you. I believe God has a plan for you and it is for your good and for His glory. Have a prayer request? Email me (emily@nfppharmacist.com) or send me a message on Instagram (@nfppharmacist)

References:
-Catechism of the Catholic Church: Part Three Life of the Church: Section Two The Ten Commandments: Chapter Two You Shall Love Your Neighbor as Yourself: Article 6 The Sixth Commandment: III. The Love of Husband and Wife. https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P86.HTM
-Gaudium et spes: 50.51. https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651207_gaudium-et-spes_en.html
-Humanae Vitae: II. Doctrinal Principles. 10. Responsible Parenthood. https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html

Access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - go to https://emily.quickconvert.io/

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2377catholicfamily,familyplanning,familysize,naturalfamilyplanningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-64-tuning-into-what-your-body-really-needs-brain-integration-nutrition-response-testing-and-more-featuring-anita-bastian--45116093
Here are the take-aways from the episode:
-”Even if we’re experiencing the same signs and symptoms, the reason why can be very different.” This is why an individualized approach is essential.
-The first sign people show when they’re getting better is their eyes get brighter and they start to experience joy again
-Psalm 139:14 “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” This work is helping people see how amazing their bodies are.
-If you want to integrate your faith into your business or any part of life, have your faith be so much a part of you that it just naturally flows out into other areas
-Labs don’t give you the whole picture. Muscle testing tunes into what your body needs.
-Women can especially learn about how their bodies really work
-As women, we have more power than we realize. Embrace who you are and who you were made to be.

Learn more and/or work with Anita: https://www.beyondbrainintegration.com/
Beyond Brain Integration MN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondBrainIntegrationMN/

You can now access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - go to https://emily.quickconvert.io/

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45116093Tue, 01 Jun 2021 01:33:37 +0000Emily KirkwoldAre you feeling stuck? Like you’re trying to do the right thing but you’re just not getting to where you want to be? Or have you lost hope completely? Anita Bastian is trained in a number of techniques, including brain integration and nutrition...
Here are the take-aways from the episode:
-”Even if we’re experiencing the same signs and symptoms, the reason why can be very different.” This is why an individualized approach is essential.
-The first sign people show when they’re getting better is their eyes get brighter and they start to experience joy again
-Psalm 139:14 “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” This work is helping people see how amazing their bodies are.
-If you want to integrate your faith into your business or any part of life, have your faith be so much a part of you that it just naturally flows out into other areas
-Labs don’t give you the whole picture. Muscle testing tunes into what your body needs.
-Women can especially learn about how their bodies really work
-As women, we have more power than we realize. Embrace who you are and who you were made to be.

Learn more and/or work with Anita: https://www.beyondbrainintegration.com/
Beyond Brain Integration MN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondBrainIntegrationMN/

You can now access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - go to https://emily.quickconvert.io/

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Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2291alternativemedicine,muscletesting,naturalmedicine,nutritionresponsetesting,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-63-relieving-stress-and-anxiety-with-functional-yoga-featuring-monica-delius-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--44984416
Here are the take-aways from this week’s episode:
-Yoga can help with physical and mental strength
-Listen to your inner voice
-Functional yoga is a blend of posture and breath, at a slower pace, and applying the practices to regular life
-Having a practice to help keep you calm is just as important as having a sleep routine
-Find an instructor with the right fit
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by giving the gift of self-care

Monica D helps midlife women reduce stress and anxiety. She teaches private, individualized yoga sessions virtually. Learn more and to book a free mini-session: www.monicadyoga.com
MonicaDYoga on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/monicaDYoga
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everydayyogaforstressandanxiety

You can now access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - go to https://emily.quickconvert.io/

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44984416Sun, 23 May 2021 11:46:23 +0000Emily KirkwoldHave you ever felt stress or anxiety? Silly question, I know. Of course you have. Have you ever considered yoga as a tool to help relieve stress or anxiety? This week, Monica Delius, yoga instructor, talked about how she helps women through functional...
Here are the take-aways from this week’s episode:
-Yoga can help with physical and mental strength
-Listen to your inner voice
-Functional yoga is a blend of posture and breath, at a slower pace, and applying the practices to regular life
-Having a practice to help keep you calm is just as important as having a sleep routine
-Find an instructor with the right fit
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by giving the gift of self-care

Monica D helps midlife women reduce stress and anxiety. She teaches private, individualized yoga sessions virtually. Learn more and to book a free mini-session: www.monicadyoga.com
MonicaDYoga on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/monicaDYoga
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everydayyogaforstressandanxiety

You can now access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - go to https://emily.quickconvert.io/

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Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>1739middleaged,midlife,selfcare,yoga,yogaforwomencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-62-breathe-your-way-to-health-featuring-dr-amy-novotny-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--44745685
Here is some of what you will hear in this episode:
-Stress causes our muscles to tighten and contract
-Breathing is a skill you can learn to help yourself
-Pain is a signal from our body to the brain that something is out of position
-Our bodies hold on to emotions. It is important to work in conjunction with a mental health professional
-Experience a 4-step breathing exercise (29:00)
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by finding some quiet time

Tag Amy (@anovotn) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Contact Amy via email: amy@pabrinstitute.com
Mention the Wholly a Woman podcast to get a free 15-min consult!

You can now access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - visit www.nfppharmacist.com and click on the link! If you want to attend the next LIVE workshop on 5/18/21 at 7:30pm central time, you can sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0518

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44745685Tue, 11 May 2021 01:27:39 +0000Emily KirkwoldCan you truly increase your performance, relieve your pain, and/or avoid surgery just by changing the way you breathe? My guest this week, Dr. Amy Novotny, physical therapist and founder of the PABR institute, teaches us the power of our breathing....
Here is some of what you will hear in this episode:
-Stress causes our muscles to tighten and contract
-Breathing is a skill you can learn to help yourself
-Pain is a signal from our body to the brain that something is out of position
-Our bodies hold on to emotions. It is important to work in conjunction with a mental health professional
-Experience a 4-step breathing exercise (29:00)
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by finding some quiet time

Tag Amy (@anovotn) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Contact Amy via email: amy@pabrinstitute.com
Mention the Wholly a Woman podcast to get a free 15-min consult!

You can now access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - visit www.nfppharmacist.com and click on the link! If you want to attend the next LIVE workshop on 5/18/21 at 7:30pm central time, you can sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0518

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2619breathing,breathwork,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-61-what-is-it-really-like-to-use-the-marquette-method-of-natural-family-planning-featuring-my-husband-ben--44605766
Here is some of what you will hear in this authentic conversation about using natural family planning:
-How a man can be involved in using natural family planning
-What it really looks like day to day to chart together
-How to handle when your desire for intimacy conflicts with your family planning goals
-”You know a kiss is really just a kiss”
-What intimacy looked like when taking birth control versus using natural family planning
-”It’s a lot more conversation-based than physical attraction-based”
-”You love me so much you’ll wait to be physically intimate”
-Using natural family planning for avoiding pregnancy versus “not-not-trying”
-High school health class doesn’t prepare you for the reality of a woman’s fertility
-How to start a conversation with your husband about starting to use natural family planning
-”It’s definitely a baby step process. [...] It does bring you closer together and bring about positive conversations.”

Check out our previous episode: episode 12: Natural Family Planning and the Impact on my Marriage

You can now access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - visit www.nfppharmacist.com and click on the link! If you want to attend the next LIVE workshop on 5/18/21 at 7:30pm central time, you can sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0518

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44605766Mon, 03 May 2021 11:43:56 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhat is it like to use the Marquette Method of natural family planning? This week, I brought on my husband Ben to discuss just that. Natural family planning (NFP) has definitely strengthened the communication in our marriage and helped ensure we are...
Here is some of what you will hear in this authentic conversation about using natural family planning:
-How a man can be involved in using natural family planning
-What it really looks like day to day to chart together
-How to handle when your desire for intimacy conflicts with your family planning goals
-”You know a kiss is really just a kiss”
-What intimacy looked like when taking birth control versus using natural family planning
-”It’s a lot more conversation-based than physical attraction-based”
-”You love me so much you’ll wait to be physically intimate”
-Using natural family planning for avoiding pregnancy versus “not-not-trying”
-High school health class doesn’t prepare you for the reality of a woman’s fertility
-How to start a conversation with your husband about starting to use natural family planning
-”It’s definitely a baby step process. [...] It does bring you closer together and bring about positive conversations.”

Check out our previous episode: episode 12: Natural Family Planning and the Impact on my Marriage

You can now access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - visit www.nfppharmacist.com and click on the link! If you want to attend the next LIVE workshop on 5/18/21 at 7:30pm central time, you can sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0518

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
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Here are the take-aways:
-Lots of nutrients are important for hormone health
-Healthy fats are needed for the production of hormones
-An endocrine disruptor is any chemical that interferes with a hormone’s natural functioning
-Endocrine disruptors can lead to health concerns like endometriosis, infertility, or miscarriage
-Choose one endocrine disruptor to focus on avoiding
-Even one switch to a healthier food or a healthier product can make a difference
-Glorify God with your body. Your body is a gift!

Tag Courtney (@natural.fertility.dietitian) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Learn more and/or contact Courtney: www.courtneywardayrd.com or email courtney.wardayrd@gmail.com

Resources mentioned:
https://www.thinkdirtyapp.com/
Environmental Working Group 2021 Dirty Dozen: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php
Environmental Working Group 2021 Clean 15: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.php

You can now access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - visit www.nfppharmacist.com and click on the link! If you want to attend the next LIVE workshop on 5/18/21 at 7:30pm central time, you can sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0518

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44470325Sun, 25 Apr 2021 09:00:15 +0000Emily KirkwoldDid you know that the foods we eat, containers we use, candles we burn, and personal care products we use can all be hidden sources of toxins that can lead to health problems? Courtney Warday, dietitian, came on the podcast this week to teach us about...
Here are the take-aways:
-Lots of nutrients are important for hormone health
-Healthy fats are needed for the production of hormones
-An endocrine disruptor is any chemical that interferes with a hormone’s natural functioning
-Endocrine disruptors can lead to health concerns like endometriosis, infertility, or miscarriage
-Choose one endocrine disruptor to focus on avoiding
-Even one switch to a healthier food or a healthier product can make a difference
-Glorify God with your body. Your body is a gift!

Tag Courtney (@natural.fertility.dietitian) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Learn more and/or contact Courtney: www.courtneywardayrd.com or email courtney.wardayrd@gmail.com

Resources mentioned:
https://www.thinkdirtyapp.com/
Environmental Working Group 2021 Dirty Dozen: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php
Environmental Working Group 2021 Clean 15: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.php

You can now access my FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop ANY TIME - visit www.nfppharmacist.com and click on the link! If you want to attend the next LIVE workshop on 5/18/21 at 7:30pm central time, you can sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0518

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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2009dietician,endocrinedisruptor,fertilityhealth,hormonehealth,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-preconception-health-featuring-dr-liz-berg-dc-lc-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--44390434
It was an absolute pleasure to talk with Dr. Liz, not only because of the incredibly valuable information she shared, but also because it was fun to reconnect! Dr. Liz and I actually went to the same church growing up. I know she was one of the characters in the first Christmas play I ever participated in (and yes, I still watch that VHS video at Christmas time!). I am thankful for Dr. Liz’s expertise in helping women care for their bodies and the bodies of their future babies.

Here are the take-aways:
-Optimal baby health starts BEFORE baby comes
-What you were doing 3-4 months ago affects the building blocks of baby
-Core components of preconception health include clean eating, toxin-free products, sleep, exercise, having a grateful mindset, and decreasing stress
-Focus on 3 things you did great today - keep a “ta-da” list instead of a “to-do” list
-Chiropractic care is at the center of preconception health at Nourish Family Wellness. Chiropractic helps your brain talk to your body so it can heal on its own
-If you’re thinking about your preconception health, a good place to start is with stress relief and thankfulness
-The Twinkle Care Program is geared to optimize the health of women before baby is “a twinkle in your eye”
-Celebrate your nourishing and nurturing capacity as a woman!

Tag Nourish Family Wellness (@nourishfamilywellness) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Learn more and sign up for the Twinkle Care Program at https://nourishfamilywellness.com

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 4/20/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0420. See you then!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44390434Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:20:48 +0000Emily KirkwoldDid you know that the red blood cells that serve as the building blocks for baby are formed in the mom 120 days prior? Said another way, what you were doing 3-4 months ago affects the health of your baby. Dr. Liz Berg at Nourish Family Wellness in New...
It was an absolute pleasure to talk with Dr. Liz, not only because of the incredibly valuable information she shared, but also because it was fun to reconnect! Dr. Liz and I actually went to the same church growing up. I know she was one of the characters in the first Christmas play I ever participated in (and yes, I still watch that VHS video at Christmas time!). I am thankful for Dr. Liz’s expertise in helping women care for their bodies and the bodies of their future babies.

Here are the take-aways:
-Optimal baby health starts BEFORE baby comes
-What you were doing 3-4 months ago affects the building blocks of baby
-Core components of preconception health include clean eating, toxin-free products, sleep, exercise, having a grateful mindset, and decreasing stress
-Focus on 3 things you did great today - keep a “ta-da” list instead of a “to-do” list
-Chiropractic care is at the center of preconception health at Nourish Family Wellness. Chiropractic helps your brain talk to your body so it can heal on its own
-If you’re thinking about your preconception health, a good place to start is with stress relief and thankfulness
-The Twinkle Care Program is geared to optimize the health of women before baby is “a twinkle in your eye”
-Celebrate your nourishing and nurturing capacity as a woman!

Tag Nourish Family Wellness (@nourishfamilywellness) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Learn more and sign up for the Twinkle Care Program at https://nourishfamilywellness.com

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 4/20/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0420. See you then!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>1874healthybaby,healthypregnancy,maternalhealth,preconceptionhealth,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-healthy-girls-have-healthy-cycles-talking-to-girls-about-their-menstrual-cycles-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--44315307
Are we talking to girls about anything more than the bleeding of their period? Are girls/teenagers making informed choices when they are offered birth control? I wish I had this information when I was first learning about my body!

Here is some of what you will hear in this week’s episode:
-God did not screw up when he gave us menstrual cycles.
-It is normal for your first few periods to be long. It is normal to have irregular cycles in the first year after your first period.
-A healthy teenage cycle is 21-45 days and a healthy adult cycle is 21-35 days.
-Cramps and PMS are tied to the different hormones in our cycles and keeping track of your cycle can help you identify your patterns.
-Tracking your period is only one piece of the puzzle. Tracking your body’s signs will let you know exactly what phase of your cycle you are in.
-It is perfectly normal to feel differently during different parts of your cycle.
-Our body is giving us signs for a reason. Paying attention to our signs helps us work with our bodies.
-Healthy girls have healthy cycles. Healthy women have healthy cycles.
-Natural family planning can help girls learn what is normal for them. Then, if something is off with their typical patterns, they can talk to their healthcare provider sooner than later.
-Let’s celebrate and be thankful that we have periods. My period means my body is working the way it is supposed to work.

Do you want me to speak to your group? Contact me via email (emily@nfppharmacist.com) or phone/text (612-547-6659).

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 4/20/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0420. See you then!

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Related episodes (links at www.nfppharmacist.com/podcasts or find in your podcast player)
Episode 5: Our Menstrual Cycles are a Sign of Health
Episode 2: Your Natural Fertility Signs
Episode 48: Fertility awareness for health - featuring Mary Nordahl, FEMM instructor
Episode 41: Plan according to where you are in your menstrual cycle]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44315307Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:45:48 +0000Emily KirkwoldCan we talk to girls about natural family planning? Of course! Natural family planning is NOT just for family planning. It’s a tool that every cycling woman can use to identify where she is in her cycle and to know herself and her body better. Are...
Are we talking to girls about anything more than the bleeding of their period? Are girls/teenagers making informed choices when they are offered birth control? I wish I had this information when I was first learning about my body!

Here is some of what you will hear in this week’s episode:
-God did not screw up when he gave us menstrual cycles.
-It is normal for your first few periods to be long. It is normal to have irregular cycles in the first year after your first period.
-A healthy teenage cycle is 21-45 days and a healthy adult cycle is 21-35 days.
-Cramps and PMS are tied to the different hormones in our cycles and keeping track of your cycle can help you identify your patterns.
-Tracking your period is only one piece of the puzzle. Tracking your body’s signs will let you know exactly what phase of your cycle you are in.
-It is perfectly normal to feel differently during different parts of your cycle.
-Our body is giving us signs for a reason. Paying attention to our signs helps us work with our bodies.
-Healthy girls have healthy cycles. Healthy women have healthy cycles.
-Natural family planning can help girls learn what is normal for them. Then, if something is off with their typical patterns, they can talk to their healthcare provider sooner than later.
-Let’s celebrate and be thankful that we have periods. My period means my body is working the way it is supposed to work.

Do you want me to speak to your group? Contact me via email (emily@nfppharmacist.com) or phone/text (612-547-6659).

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 4/20/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0420. See you then!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist

Related episodes (links at www.nfppharmacist.com/podcasts or find in your podcast player)
Episode 5: Our Menstrual Cycles are a Sign of Health
Episode 2: Your Natural Fertility Signs
Episode 48: Fertility awareness for health - featuring Mary Nordahl, FEMM instructor
Episode 41: Plan according to where you are in your menstrual cycle]]>1695healthywomen,menstrualcycle,menstrualhealth,periodhealth,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-living-healthy-featuring-denise-stegall-founder-of-living-healthy-list-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--44219237www.livinghealthylist.com) and I discuss what health really means (hint: there is no one “right” thing!).

Here are the take-aways:
-Living Healthy List is here to help you find credible information right away
-All Living Healthy List experts are connected and curated
-Health, wellness, personal development, and fun are the four pillars of Living Healthy List
-Healthy lifestyle is so much more than what you eat and how much you exercise
-If you’re not having any fun, what’s the point?
-We can’t always be going - you need to enjoy what you have now too!
-Enjoy some piece of every day
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by dressing the way you want to dress

Tag Living Healthy List (@livinghealthylist) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Learn more and access articles from Living Healthy List experts at https://www.livinghealthylist.com/
The Crooked Climb podcast: https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/show-details/the-crooked-climb-with-denise-and-suzanne-life-and-business-are-not-linear,308.html

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 4/20/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0420. See you then!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44219237Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:33:34 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhat does it mean to live healthy? There are so many messages out there about eating “right” or doing the “right” exercises. Is that what health comes down to? Denise Stegall, founder of Living Healthy List (www.livinghealthylist.com) and I discuss...www.livinghealthylist.com) and I discuss what health really means (hint: there is no one “right” thing!).

Here are the take-aways:
-Living Healthy List is here to help you find credible information right away
-All Living Healthy List experts are connected and curated
-Health, wellness, personal development, and fun are the four pillars of Living Healthy List
-Healthy lifestyle is so much more than what you eat and how much you exercise
-If you’re not having any fun, what’s the point?
-We can’t always be going - you need to enjoy what you have now too!
-Enjoy some piece of every day
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by dressing the way you want to dress

Tag Living Healthy List (@livinghealthylist) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

Learn more and access articles from Living Healthy List experts at https://www.livinghealthylist.com/
The Crooked Climb podcast: https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/show-details/the-crooked-climb-with-denise-and-suzanne-life-and-business-are-not-linear,308.html

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 4/20/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0420. See you then!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2023healthychoices,healthyliving,livinghealthy,livinghealthylist,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-56-the-chinese-medicine-approach-featuring-allie-xu-pharmd-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--44084380
In this week’s episode of the Wholly a Woman podcast, Allie Xu, PharmD, chinese medicine pharmacist practicing in Australia, discusses the chinese medicine approach to health.

Here are the take-aways:
-Both the traditional and the modern have their place - we can’t have one without the other
-If you find yourself feeling unhappy and/or unfulfilled, you have the option to make a different choice
-Chinese medicine focus on our energy balance. Energy is called “chi” and the imbalance of chi leads to illness
-The goal of treatment with Chinese medicine therapies is to regain balance and remove any blockages so that the chi can move freely
-We need a balance - too much OR too little can be harmful
-Chinese medicine involves very individualized work-up and treatments
-The Chinese medicine physician’s job is to keep people from becoming sick. In traditional practice, the village valued and took care of the doctor so they would in turn care for the village
-The purpose of Chinese medicine is empowerment - to strengthen your inner energy or chi
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by repeating “I am enough. I am worthy. I am unique.”

Tag Allie (@allie_xu) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!
You can also find Allie on Facebook (Allie Xu) or contact her by email at alliexu@alliexu.com

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 4/20/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0420. See you then!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44084380Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:35:48 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhat if it was the doctor’s main role to keep people from getting sick? To help their patients be strong? This the perspective of traditional chinese medicine. Instead of focusing on just caring for people when they get sick, this methodology is about...
In this week’s episode of the Wholly a Woman podcast, Allie Xu, PharmD, chinese medicine pharmacist practicing in Australia, discusses the chinese medicine approach to health.

Here are the take-aways:
-Both the traditional and the modern have their place - we can’t have one without the other
-If you find yourself feeling unhappy and/or unfulfilled, you have the option to make a different choice
-Chinese medicine focus on our energy balance. Energy is called “chi” and the imbalance of chi leads to illness
-The goal of treatment with Chinese medicine therapies is to regain balance and remove any blockages so that the chi can move freely
-We need a balance - too much OR too little can be harmful
-Chinese medicine involves very individualized work-up and treatments
-The Chinese medicine physician’s job is to keep people from becoming sick. In traditional practice, the village valued and took care of the doctor so they would in turn care for the village
-The purpose of Chinese medicine is empowerment - to strengthen your inner energy or chi
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by repeating “I am enough. I am worthy. I am unique.”

Tag Allie (@allie_xu) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!
You can also find Allie on Facebook (Allie Xu) or contact her by email at alliexu@alliexu.com

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 4/20/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0420. See you then!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2427chinesemedicine,pharmacist,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-pharmacists-standing-up-for-celebrating-and-supporting-our-bodies-ft-veronica-riera-gilley-pharmd-jenna-clack-pharmd--44001164
In this week’s episode of the Wholly a Woman podcast, Dr. Veronica Riera-Gilley hosts a discussion with myself, Dr. Emily, the natural family planning pharmacist, and Dr. Jenna Clack, generative medicine pharmacist. We talk all about celebrating your body’s natural functioning and what it really means to be a feminist and to have freedom.

Here are the take-aways:
-Age healthily by avoiding synthetic hormones early
-Women have been tricked into believing that birth control = freedom and feminism
-What about celebrating a woman’s ability to create new life?
-Is getting pregnant truly the worst possible consequence?
-Natural family planning methods are supported by science and research
-Who are we trying to outsmart when we try to outsmart our bodies?
-Are you making a choice when you’re told you HAVE to take birth control, without discussing non-medication options?
-Scientifically, there are only SIX days each cycle you can get pregnant
-Anti-aging is healthy hormone production
-It is completely appropriate to talk about our bodies and teach our children to use anatomically correct language
-Talking with your partner about your body and your cycle can improve your connection, communication, and respect
-You DESERVE to know about your body and you are smart enough to know your own body

To learn more about Jenna: www.clackthecode.com
To learn more about Veronica: https://www.prairiefirerx.com/
Tag Jenna (@jdubyaclack) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 4/20/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0420. See you then!

Learn more about the The Wellness Boutique in Osseo, MN: https://www.thewellnessboutiquemn.com/

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Instagram: @nfppharmacist
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In this week’s episode of the Wholly a Woman podcast, Dr. Veronica Riera-Gilley hosts a discussion with myself, Dr. Emily, the natural family planning pharmacist, and Dr. Jenna Clack, generative medicine pharmacist. We talk all about celebrating your body’s natural functioning and what it really means to be a feminist and to have freedom.

Here are the take-aways:
-Age healthily by avoiding synthetic hormones early
-Women have been tricked into believing that birth control = freedom and feminism
-What about celebrating a woman’s ability to create new life?
-Is getting pregnant truly the worst possible consequence?
-Natural family planning methods are supported by science and research
-Who are we trying to outsmart when we try to outsmart our bodies?
-Are you making a choice when you’re told you HAVE to take birth control, without discussing non-medication options?
-Scientifically, there are only SIX days each cycle you can get pregnant
-Anti-aging is healthy hormone production
-It is completely appropriate to talk about our bodies and teach our children to use anatomically correct language
-Talking with your partner about your body and your cycle can improve your connection, communication, and respect
-You DESERVE to know about your body and you are smart enough to know your own body

To learn more about Jenna: www.clackthecode.com
To learn more about Veronica: https://www.prairiefirerx.com/
Tag Jenna (@jdubyaclack) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know YOUR take-aways!!

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 4/20/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0420. See you then!

Learn more about the The Wellness Boutique in Osseo, MN: https://www.thewellnessboutiquemn.com/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>3041feminism,hormones,medication,naturalfamilyplanning,pharmacistcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-connecting-with-your-womb-wisdom-featuring-sandy-vo-meditation-teacher-dr-emily-natural-family-planning-pharmacist--43915893
Here are the take-aways:
-Self-realization has 2 levels: your lower self and your higher Self
-Surrender is ascending human effort met with descending grace
-Start by acknowledging your thought patterns
-Meditation is the art of understanding yourself at a deeper level, understanding your lower self and higher Self
-The more you rest, the more you receive
-Meditation expands your faith even more. Prayer is a form of meditation.
-Womb wisdom is reconnecting to our sacred wisdom
-Womb wisdom is about getting back in touch with your body
-Trust yourself and trust your creator that your body is a gift!
-Let your body talk to you
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by touching and holding yourself

To learn more about Sandy: www.sandyvo.com
Prosperous school of self-realization: www.sandyvo.com/prosperous-school
Listen to her podcast, Prosperous
Tag Sandy (@isandyvo) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know your take-aways!!

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 3/16/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0316. See you then!

Learn more about the True North Collective: https://thetruenorthcollective.org/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43915893Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:13:51 +0000Emily KirkwoldAre you connected with the power and wisdom of yourself and of your creator? In this week’s episode, Sandy Vo, meditation teacher and host of the podcast Prosperous, talks to us about our womb wisdom. Here are the take-aways: -Self-realization has 2...
Here are the take-aways:
-Self-realization has 2 levels: your lower self and your higher Self
-Surrender is ascending human effort met with descending grace
-Start by acknowledging your thought patterns
-Meditation is the art of understanding yourself at a deeper level, understanding your lower self and higher Self
-The more you rest, the more you receive
-Meditation expands your faith even more. Prayer is a form of meditation.
-Womb wisdom is reconnecting to our sacred wisdom
-Womb wisdom is about getting back in touch with your body
-Trust yourself and trust your creator that your body is a gift!
-Let your body talk to you
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by touching and holding yourself

To learn more about Sandy: www.sandyvo.com
Prosperous school of self-realization: www.sandyvo.com/prosperous-school
Listen to her podcast, Prosperous
Tag Sandy (@isandyvo) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know your take-aways!!

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 3/16/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0316. See you then!

Learn more about the True North Collective: https://thetruenorthcollective.org/

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2861@femalempowerment,@meditation,@wombwisdom,@womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-safer-skincare-featuring-helen-helgeson-crunchi-advocate--43783356
Here are the take-aways:
-It takes 26 seconds for topical products to get into your bloodstream
-”Green-washing” is a term that refers to a label that looks healthy and natural, but doesn’t necessarily mean the ingredients actually are
-Fragrance is a word you should watch out for on a label; this is a word that can hide hundreds of toxins
-Crunchi was started by 2 women who were pregnant and looking for makeup that would be safe for their unborn children
-Resources you can use to learn more: environmental working group (www.ewg.org), Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (www.bcpp.org)
-One thing you can do to celebrate your whole womanhood is to listen to yourself and trust yourself

Connect with Helen on her website: www.crunchi.com/helenhelgeson or join her Facebook group, Brave New Me and You: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2464587936896183

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 3/16/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at https://workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0316. See you then!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
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Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43783356Mon, 08 Mar 2021 02:53:23 +0000Emily KirkwoldHelen Helgeson is my friend, an advocate for Crunchi and she is passionate about non-toxic skincare. The tagline for Crunchi is “you no longer have to compromise your beauty for your health, or your health for your beauty” Here are the take-aways:...
Here are the take-aways:
-It takes 26 seconds for topical products to get into your bloodstream
-”Green-washing” is a term that refers to a label that looks healthy and natural, but doesn’t necessarily mean the ingredients actually are
-Fragrance is a word you should watch out for on a label; this is a word that can hide hundreds of toxins
-Crunchi was started by 2 women who were pregnant and looking for makeup that would be safe for their unborn children
-Resources you can use to learn more: environmental working group (www.ewg.org), Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (www.bcpp.org)
-One thing you can do to celebrate your whole womanhood is to listen to yourself and trust yourself

Connect with Helen on her website: www.crunchi.com/helenhelgeson or join her Facebook group, Brave New Me and You: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2464587936896183

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 3/16/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at https://workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0316. See you then!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2253crunchi,saferskincare,skincare,toxinfreeskincare,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-celebrating-one-year-of-the-wholly-a-woman-podcast-highlights-of-the-top-5-episodes--43680931
The 5th most downloaded episode is Episode #1, with yours truly, What is NFP?

The 4th most downloaded episode is Episode #12, Giving You Options with the Marquette Method of NFP with Sara Flood, RN, and NFP instructor

The 3rd most downloaded episode is Episode #16, Self-care to Reduce Stress and Balance Hormones with Dr. Heather Rhodes

The 2nd most downloaded episode is Episode #23, Be Curious About and Accept Yourself - Interview with Jigyasa Takkar. An amazing teenager with so much wisdom

And the #1 most downloaded Episode of the Wholly a Woman podcast this past year is Episode #14, How to Use the Marquette Method of Natural Family Planning, a solo episode with Dr. Emily (sorry it is super quiet!)

Whether this is your first time listening or you have been a subscriber since the beginning, thank you SO much for being part of this journey with me! It was especially fun for me to hear the different guests answer how they would recommend women celebrate their whole womanhood.

Please help me celebrate all week by letting me know YOUR favorite moments on the Wholly a Woman podcast. Post and tag me @nfppharmacist on Instagram, or message me @nfppharmacist on Facebook Messenger, on Instagram or even on TikTok. Or don’t hesitate to send me an email to emily@nfppharmacist.com. It would absolutely make my week to hear from YOU! And when you let me know your favorite moment, if you have any ideas for future episodes, whether that is a topic or a guest, please let me know that too!

One final favor: if you haven’t yet, would you rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts? THANK YOU!

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 3/16/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at https://workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0316. See you then!

You can find Sara Flood here: www.nfpcoach.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nfpcoach
Instagram: @nfpcoach

For more resources from Dr. Heather Rhodes, including her courses, visit https://www.drheatherrhodes.com/
Follow Heather on Instagram: @drheatherrhodes
Heather’s free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hormonessimplified

Jigyasa Takkar is the host of the Puzzled podcast or you can connect with her on Instagram @jigyasatakkar

If you would like to learn more so you could actually start using the Marquette Method, then visit www.nfppharmacist.com/resources and sign up for an Online Introduction to the Marquette Method of Natural Family Planning class.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43680931Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:20:59 +0000Emily KirkwoldToday I am celebrating a year’s worth of episodes! So what I want to do is highlight the top 5 most downloaded episodes of the Wholly a Woman podcast. The 5th most downloaded episode is Episode #1, with yours truly, What is NFP? The 4th most...
The 5th most downloaded episode is Episode #1, with yours truly, What is NFP?

The 4th most downloaded episode is Episode #12, Giving You Options with the Marquette Method of NFP with Sara Flood, RN, and NFP instructor

The 3rd most downloaded episode is Episode #16, Self-care to Reduce Stress and Balance Hormones with Dr. Heather Rhodes

The 2nd most downloaded episode is Episode #23, Be Curious About and Accept Yourself - Interview with Jigyasa Takkar. An amazing teenager with so much wisdom

And the #1 most downloaded Episode of the Wholly a Woman podcast this past year is Episode #14, How to Use the Marquette Method of Natural Family Planning, a solo episode with Dr. Emily (sorry it is super quiet!)

Whether this is your first time listening or you have been a subscriber since the beginning, thank you SO much for being part of this journey with me! It was especially fun for me to hear the different guests answer how they would recommend women celebrate their whole womanhood.

Please help me celebrate all week by letting me know YOUR favorite moments on the Wholly a Woman podcast. Post and tag me @nfppharmacist on Instagram, or message me @nfppharmacist on Facebook Messenger, on Instagram or even on TikTok. Or don’t hesitate to send me an email to emily@nfppharmacist.com. It would absolutely make my week to hear from YOU! And when you let me know your favorite moment, if you have any ideas for future episodes, whether that is a topic or a guest, please let me know that too!

One final favor: if you haven’t yet, would you rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts? THANK YOU!

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 3/16/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at https://workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0316. See you then!

You can find Sara Flood here: www.nfpcoach.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nfpcoach
Instagram: @nfpcoach

For more resources from Dr. Heather Rhodes, including her courses, visit https://www.drheatherrhodes.com/
Follow Heather on Instagram: @drheatherrhodes
Heather’s free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hormonessimplified

Jigyasa Takkar is the host of the Puzzled podcast or you can connect with her on Instagram @jigyasatakkar

If you would like to learn more so you could actually start using the Marquette Method, then visit www.nfppharmacist.com/resources and sign up for an Online Introduction to the Marquette Method of Natural Family Planning class.]]>2304celebratewomen,femalepodcaster,thefutureisfemale,womanpodcaster,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-a-restorative-approach-to-fertility-featuring-nora-pope-and-dr-jessica-liu-nd--43537185
According to my podcast guests this week, restoration is an attitude. Are you trying to cover up your signs of fertility and/or your ability to bring forth life? Or are you learning WHY you are having these signs and what you can do to support your body’s natural functioning?

Nora Pope and Dr. Jessica Liu, ND are naturopathic doctors who are passionate about promoting a restorative approach to fertility. Charting your cycle is a great first step. Then, if you are paying attention to your cycle, you know your normal patterns and know when you need more support.
Here are the take-aways:
-The magic of 5: five days of red flow, 5 days of white flow, and then the second half of your cycle should be 5 x 2-2.5 days (10-12 days)
-If you are going to have blood testing, it needs to be based on your own cycle patterns. Use your cycle as a roadmap
-Low-dose naltrexone can calm down the body (anti-inflammatory) to help with ovulation
-Optimize physiology with acupuncture
-Work with the patient wherever she is at
-Tend the soil first. Your body has to fight the brightest burning fire
-Stop the stigma around male infertility. Up to 50% of infertility might be male-factor
-Look at the WHOLE person
-Increased inflammation is correlated with decreased fertility. Conversely, decreased inflammation is associated with increased fertility
-A diverse gut microbiome means a healthy endometrial lining
-Restoration is an attitude. Are you trying to suppress symptoms or find the cure?

Register now for Nora and Jessica’s Fertility CE seminar on Friday 2/26/21: www.fertilityce.com

Follow Nora on Instagram @nora.pope and Dr. Jessica, ND on Instagram @thefertilitynd
Tag us (I’m at @nfppharmacist) and let us know your take-aways!

Visit me at The Wellness Boutique on Thursday 2/25/21 at 6:30pm for a free class on Spiritual Wellness. Learn more at www.thewellnessboutiquemn.com

Resources mentioned:
-“Day 21 no more” article by Nora Pope: https://ndnr.com/womens-health/day-21-no-more/
-Naturopaths interested in a restorative approach to fertility:
-Katie Corazzo, ND, Naturopathic Doctor. Balanced Care LLC 612-564-2218 drkatie@balancedcarend.com www.balancedcarend.com
-Tamara Darragh, ND, DC, Naturopathic Doctor | Integrative Fertility. Studio Within Naturopathic Medicine. p: (612) 202-1417 tdarragh@DrTamaraDarragh.com www.DrTamaraDarragh.com Instagram: @DrTamaraDarragh
-Medical clinics in Minnesota familiar with the restorative fertility approach: aalfafamily.com , tcnfp.org, minnesotamidwife.com, www.northlandfamilyprograms.com

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 3/16/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at https://workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0316. See you then!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43537185Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:15 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhat do you think about your own fertility? Can you be grateful for this even if you are not intending to have a baby right now, or maybe even if you are struggling with infertility? According to my podcast guests this week, restoration is an...
According to my podcast guests this week, restoration is an attitude. Are you trying to cover up your signs of fertility and/or your ability to bring forth life? Or are you learning WHY you are having these signs and what you can do to support your body’s natural functioning?

Nora Pope and Dr. Jessica Liu, ND are naturopathic doctors who are passionate about promoting a restorative approach to fertility. Charting your cycle is a great first step. Then, if you are paying attention to your cycle, you know your normal patterns and know when you need more support.
Here are the take-aways:
-The magic of 5: five days of red flow, 5 days of white flow, and then the second half of your cycle should be 5 x 2-2.5 days (10-12 days)
-If you are going to have blood testing, it needs to be based on your own cycle patterns. Use your cycle as a roadmap
-Low-dose naltrexone can calm down the body (anti-inflammatory) to help with ovulation
-Optimize physiology with acupuncture
-Work with the patient wherever she is at
-Tend the soil first. Your body has to fight the brightest burning fire
-Stop the stigma around male infertility. Up to 50% of infertility might be male-factor
-Look at the WHOLE person
-Increased inflammation is correlated with decreased fertility. Conversely, decreased inflammation is associated with increased fertility
-A diverse gut microbiome means a healthy endometrial lining
-Restoration is an attitude. Are you trying to suppress symptoms or find the cure?

Register now for Nora and Jessica’s Fertility CE seminar on Friday 2/26/21: www.fertilityce.com

Follow Nora on Instagram @nora.pope and Dr. Jessica, ND on Instagram @thefertilitynd
Tag us (I’m at @nfppharmacist) and let us know your take-aways!

Visit me at The Wellness Boutique on Thursday 2/25/21 at 6:30pm for a free class on Spiritual Wellness. Learn more at www.thewellnessboutiquemn.com

Resources mentioned:
-“Day 21 no more” article by Nora Pope: https://ndnr.com/womens-health/day-21-no-more/
-Naturopaths interested in a restorative approach to fertility:
-Katie Corazzo, ND, Naturopathic Doctor. Balanced Care LLC 612-564-2218 drkatie@balancedcarend.com www.balancedcarend.com
-Tamara Darragh, ND, DC, Naturopathic Doctor | Integrative Fertility. Studio Within Naturopathic Medicine. p: (612) 202-1417 tdarragh@DrTamaraDarragh.com www.DrTamaraDarragh.com Instagram: @DrTamaraDarragh
-Medical clinics in Minnesota familiar with the restorative fertility approach: aalfafamily.com , tcnfp.org, minnesotamidwife.com, www.northlandfamilyprograms.com

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 3/16/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at https://workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0316. See you then!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>3081fertility,infertility,naturopath,restorativefertility,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-secular-and-inclusive-what-is-the-justisse-method-of-fertility-awareness-featuring-joy-davis-justisse-instructor--43467967
Joy Davis is an instructor in the Justisse method of fertility awareness. Unlike other natural family planning methods, the Justisse method is secular and inclusive. Is this the right option for you?

Here is some of what you will hear in the interview with Joy:
-The Justisse method was born out of a desire for non-religious fertility awareness
-It is a secular and inclusive method of body literacy
-Justisse is a symptothermal method, using cervical mucus and basal body temperature as fertility signs
-Fertility awareness transforms the way you look at your body. Instead of suppressing, you’re embracing your body
-Once you understand your cycle and what it means to be in different phases of your cycle, you can incorporate that cyclic natural into your whole life
-”I don’t gamble, especially not with my birth control”
-Natural family planning and fertility awareness methods are more effective when you work with an instructor

To learn more about Joy or to work with her: https://fullmoonfertility.ca/work-with-me
Tag Joy (@fullmoon.fertility) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know your take-aways!!

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 2/16/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0216. See you then!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43467967Mon, 15 Feb 2021 02:32:26 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhich “brand” of fertility awareness is right for you? You can think of different fertility awareness based methods / natural family planning methods as different brands. All will help you identify your body’s natural signs of fertility and then use...
Joy Davis is an instructor in the Justisse method of fertility awareness. Unlike other natural family planning methods, the Justisse method is secular and inclusive. Is this the right option for you?

Here is some of what you will hear in the interview with Joy:
-The Justisse method was born out of a desire for non-religious fertility awareness
-It is a secular and inclusive method of body literacy
-Justisse is a symptothermal method, using cervical mucus and basal body temperature as fertility signs
-Fertility awareness transforms the way you look at your body. Instead of suppressing, you’re embracing your body
-Once you understand your cycle and what it means to be in different phases of your cycle, you can incorporate that cyclic natural into your whole life
-”I don’t gamble, especially not with my birth control”
-Natural family planning and fertility awareness methods are more effective when you work with an instructor

To learn more about Joy or to work with her: https://fullmoonfertility.ca/work-with-me
Tag Joy (@fullmoon.fertility) and me (@nfppharmacist) on Instagram and let us know your take-aways!!

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 2/16/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0216. See you then!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2141bodyliteracy,fertilityawareness,naturalbirthcontrol,naturalfamilyplanning,secularfertilityawarenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-the-next-wave-of-feminism-knowing-and-working-with-your-body--43340266
Women have been told birth control is their key to freedom. In reality, they have had that key within themselves all along. Every woman deserves to have the choice to use this information for family planning. Let’s usher in the next feminist wave.

Why wasn’t I told about my natural fertility signs when I learned about my menstrual cycle?
Why didn’t I learn about this in pharmacy school?
Why didn’t my OB/GYN physician educate me about all my options for family planning?

Every woman deserves to know how her body works and how to work with her body.
Every woman deserves to make a truly informed choice when it comes to family planning.
I’m asking every woman to stand up to help usher in this next feminist wave.

Listen to episode 48: fertility awareness for health - featuring Mary Nordahl, FEMM instructor

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 2/16/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0216. See you then!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43340266Mon, 08 Feb 2021 03:08:23 +0000Emily KirkwoldFeminism is advocating for women’s rights based on equality of the sexes. And that is exactly what I see natural family planning / fertility awareness as being. Women deserve to know about their bodies, to work with their bodies, and, when used for...
Women have been told birth control is their key to freedom. In reality, they have had that key within themselves all along. Every woman deserves to have the choice to use this information for family planning. Let’s usher in the next feminist wave.

Why wasn’t I told about my natural fertility signs when I learned about my menstrual cycle?
Why didn’t I learn about this in pharmacy school?
Why didn’t my OB/GYN physician educate me about all my options for family planning?

Every woman deserves to know how her body works and how to work with her body.
Every woman deserves to make a truly informed choice when it comes to family planning.
I’m asking every woman to stand up to help usher in this next feminist wave.

Listen to episode 48: fertility awareness for health - featuring Mary Nordahl, FEMM instructor

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 2/16/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0216. See you then!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>1013catholicfeminist,empoweringwomen,feminism,fertilityawareness,naturalfamilyplanningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-fertility-awareness-for-health-featuring-mary-nordahl-femm-instructor--43176560
Take-aways:
-The FEMM method of fertility awareness uses cervical mucus and LH testing
-You can find a medical management provider through the FEMM website
-FEMM is a knowledge and education-based program. The goal of FEMM is to understand the information behind your fertility signs
-Make an informed choice about how you use your body’s information to achieve your health and/or reproductive goals
-Women should know so much more about their cycle than when they last had their period
-The birth control pill is just a band-aid!
-Cycle-tracking apps can be a useful tool, but are not equivalent to following a specific fertility awareness method and working with an instructor
-Knowing your body is incredibly empowering!
-You are not making an informed choice to take birth control if you don’t know your body’s natural signs of fertility and what those signs mean for your cycle. If you do know all your options, then you can feel confident when you truly choose the contraceptive method that is best for you
-If you are told something is your ONLY option, stop and ask if there are really any other possible alternatives. Do your own research before agreeing to do or take something, especially when it relates to your health
-You deserve to speak up for yourself
-Myth: using NFP/FA is cumbersome. Is taking a pill every day truly easier than charting your cycle?
-Squash comparison by remembering you are enough
-When you love yourself, then you can pour out that love to others

Related Wholly a Woman episodes:
Episode 5 - our menstrual cycles are a sign of health
Episode 13 - facts about hormonal contraceptives (how birth control works)
Episode 16 - self-care as a strategy to reduce stress and balance hormones - featuring Dr. Heather Rhodes
Episode 22 - thrive with a functional medicine approach to health - featuring Dr. Melody Hartzler
Episode 24 - can natural family planning help me get off birth control?
Episode 28 - restoring a culture of women’s health - featuring Anna Saucier

To learn more about Mary or to work with her: https://www.fertilityawarenesspath.com/
Find Mary on Instagram: @mn_fertilityawareness (to be updated to @fertilityawarenesspath)
Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Mary and let us know your take-away from this episode!

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 2/16/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0216. See you then!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43176560Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:00:04 +0000Emily KirkwoldTwo of the most common things women tell me when I tell them about natural family planning / fertility awareness is either “I don’t need that. I’m done having babies” or “I don’t need that. I’m not in a relationship.” The thing is, family planning is...
Take-aways:
-The FEMM method of fertility awareness uses cervical mucus and LH testing
-You can find a medical management provider through the FEMM website
-FEMM is a knowledge and education-based program. The goal of FEMM is to understand the information behind your fertility signs
-Make an informed choice about how you use your body’s information to achieve your health and/or reproductive goals
-Women should know so much more about their cycle than when they last had their period
-The birth control pill is just a band-aid!
-Cycle-tracking apps can be a useful tool, but are not equivalent to following a specific fertility awareness method and working with an instructor
-Knowing your body is incredibly empowering!
-You are not making an informed choice to take birth control if you don’t know your body’s natural signs of fertility and what those signs mean for your cycle. If you do know all your options, then you can feel confident when you truly choose the contraceptive method that is best for you
-If you are told something is your ONLY option, stop and ask if there are really any other possible alternatives. Do your own research before agreeing to do or take something, especially when it relates to your health
-You deserve to speak up for yourself
-Myth: using NFP/FA is cumbersome. Is taking a pill every day truly easier than charting your cycle?
-Squash comparison by remembering you are enough
-When you love yourself, then you can pour out that love to others

Related Wholly a Woman episodes:
Episode 5 - our menstrual cycles are a sign of health
Episode 13 - facts about hormonal contraceptives (how birth control works)
Episode 16 - self-care as a strategy to reduce stress and balance hormones - featuring Dr. Heather Rhodes
Episode 22 - thrive with a functional medicine approach to health - featuring Dr. Melody Hartzler
Episode 24 - can natural family planning help me get off birth control?
Episode 28 - restoring a culture of women’s health - featuring Anna Saucier

To learn more about Mary or to work with her: https://www.fertilityawarenesspath.com/
Find Mary on Instagram: @mn_fertilityawareness (to be updated to @fertilityawarenesspath)
Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Mary and let us know your take-away from this episode!

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 2/16/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0216. See you then!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2107cycletracking,fertilityawareness,menstrualcycle,naturalfamilyplanning,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-opening-your-body-s-channels-with-acupuncture-featuring-brianna-kraus-full-circle-acupuncture--43093276
At Full Circle Acupuncture, Brianna is committed to alleviating “common” symptoms (stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, etc.), so you can reestablish balance and well-being in your life. Her individualized acupuncture treatments allow her patients to be heard, understood, deeply cared for, and most importantly…to feel BETTER!

Take-aways:
-Just because a provider tells you your tests or symptoms are “normal,” that doesn’t mean you are well. Find a practitioner who will listen to and work with you
-Moms are often right!
-Your body is full of energy channels that flow like rivers. When all channels are open, that’s when you’re in optimal health
-There are certain points along each channel to clear any blocks in the river
-Acupuncture has been shown to be effective for a variety of conditions, including musculoskeletal pain, seasonal allergies, gut health, immune health, hormonal health, and mental health
-An acupuncturist focuses on treating the whole person
-Acupuncture needles are very thin, very flexible, and the needles are just the width of a cat whisker
-Find a community. It takes a village.

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 2/16/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0216. See you then!

Brianna is located in Littleton, Colorado. To learn more about Brianna or to work with her: https://fullcircleacu.com
Follow Full Circle Acupuncture on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briannakrauslac
Tag me (Emily Kirkwold on Facebook) and Brianna and let us know your take-away from this episode!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43093276Sun, 24 Jan 2021 14:34:45 +0000Emily KirkwoldYour body is made of energy, and this energy moves through channels in your body like rivers. But what happens when one or more of these channels gets blocked? Acupuncture has been around for centuries and is effective for opening your body’s natural...
At Full Circle Acupuncture, Brianna is committed to alleviating “common” symptoms (stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, etc.), so you can reestablish balance and well-being in your life. Her individualized acupuncture treatments allow her patients to be heard, understood, deeply cared for, and most importantly…to feel BETTER!

Take-aways:
-Just because a provider tells you your tests or symptoms are “normal,” that doesn’t mean you are well. Find a practitioner who will listen to and work with you
-Moms are often right!
-Your body is full of energy channels that flow like rivers. When all channels are open, that’s when you’re in optimal health
-There are certain points along each channel to clear any blocks in the river
-Acupuncture has been shown to be effective for a variety of conditions, including musculoskeletal pain, seasonal allergies, gut health, immune health, hormonal health, and mental health
-An acupuncturist focuses on treating the whole person
-Acupuncture needles are very thin, very flexible, and the needles are just the width of a cat whisker
-Find a community. It takes a village.

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 2/16/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0216. See you then!

Brianna is located in Littleton, Colorado. To learn more about Brianna or to work with her: https://fullcircleacu.com
Follow Full Circle Acupuncture on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briannakrauslac
Tag me (Emily Kirkwold on Facebook) and Brianna and let us know your take-away from this episode!

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>2394acupuncture,energy,energychannels,holistichealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-know-your-female-body-using-anatomically-correct-terms--42980821
Take-aways:
-Overview of the external female anatomy: vulva, labia, clitoris, vagina
-Overview of the internal female anatomy: vagina, uterus, cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes
-At 16 weeks in-utero, a female fetus contains all the eggs she will ever have!
-A woman will generally release 200 - 400 eggs during her reproductive years
-“At the moment of fertilization, your baby’s genetic make-up is complete, including its sex.” - Cleveland Clinic article on fetal development (article link below)
-There is no clear consensus about the medical definition of exactly when pregnancy begins. Some medical textbooks indicate it is at the time of implantation and others at the time of fertilization.
-“The black-and-white labels of “pro-life” and “pro-choice” pit people against each other, as if they’re on two different teams.” - Planned Parenthood (article link below)
-Every woman deserves to know how her body works and how to work with her body.
-Every woman deserves to make a truly informed decision when it comes to family planning

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 01/19/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0119. See you then!

Articles mentioned:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/7247-fetal-development-stages-of-growth
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/(SICI)1520-6661(199811/12)7:6%3C264::AID-MFM2%3E3.0.CO;2-M
https://www.annfammed.org/content/6/suppl_1/S23.short
https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(11)02223-X/fulltext
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/teens/ask-experts/can-you-explain-what-pro-choice-means-and-pro-life-means-im-supposed-to-do-it-for-a-class-thanks

Related previous podcast episodes:
Episode 2 - your natural fertility signs
Episode 5 - our menstrual cycles are a sign of health
Episode 18 - what is cervical mucus?

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42980821Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:51:42 +0000Emily KirkwoldDr. Emily gets real and gives an overview of your female anatomy. Natural family planning helps you know your body better by paying attention to your body’s natural signs of fertility. Knowing the different parts of your body and their functions can...
Take-aways:
-Overview of the external female anatomy: vulva, labia, clitoris, vagina
-Overview of the internal female anatomy: vagina, uterus, cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes
-At 16 weeks in-utero, a female fetus contains all the eggs she will ever have!
-A woman will generally release 200 - 400 eggs during her reproductive years
-“At the moment of fertilization, your baby’s genetic make-up is complete, including its sex.” - Cleveland Clinic article on fetal development (article link below)
-There is no clear consensus about the medical definition of exactly when pregnancy begins. Some medical textbooks indicate it is at the time of implantation and others at the time of fertilization.
-“The black-and-white labels of “pro-life” and “pro-choice” pit people against each other, as if they’re on two different teams.” - Planned Parenthood (article link below)
-Every woman deserves to know how her body works and how to work with her body.
-Every woman deserves to make a truly informed decision when it comes to family planning

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 01/19/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0119. See you then!

Articles mentioned:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/7247-fetal-development-stages-of-growth
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/(SICI)1520-6661(199811/12)7:6%3C264::AID-MFM2%3E3.0.CO;2-M
https://www.annfammed.org/content/6/suppl_1/S23.short
https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(11)02223-X/fulltext
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/teens/ask-experts/can-you-explain-what-pro-choice-means-and-pro-life-means-im-supposed-to-do-it-for-a-class-thanks

Related previous podcast episodes:
Episode 2 - your natural fertility signs
Episode 5 - our menstrual cycles are a sign of health
Episode 18 - what is cervical mucus?

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist]]>1831bodylove,femaleanatomy,femalehealth,knowyourbody,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-why-does-the-catholic-church-promote-natural-family-planning-and-disagree-with-birth-control--42871486
Do you want Dr. Emily to come speak to your church? Email her at emily@nfppharmacist.com

Take-aways:
-The Church’s teaching is based on a Biblical foundation. There are Bible passages about procreation, unity in marriage, and how manipulating one’s fertility is wrong
-Until the 1930s, the Catholic Church was not alone in its opposition to contraceptives and leaders of the Protestant reformation spoke out against contraception
-Evangelical discernment is used to decide the teachings of the Catholic Church. This means prayer, inviting the Holy Spirit, and committing to truth even when it is contrary to popular opinion
-The marital act is a good thing. It is good for couples to find joy and pleasure in it
-Fertility is a gift
-The Church emphasizes that the purposes of the marriage act is unity and procreation
-Husband and wife need to depend upon each other and God’s love for them in marriage
-A family must remain open to the possibility of new life, even if spacing their children
-The Church teaching is not practical without the help of God
-Sexuality reflects the human person’s innermost being. How we love and express our sexuality is both physical and spiritual.
-It is up to each one of us to use our own conscience, one that is based on Scripture and (for Catholics) the Church’s teachings

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 01/19/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0119. See you then!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42871486Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:57:37 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhether you are a Catholic or not, you may have wondered why the Catholic Church promotes natural family planning (and disagrees with birth control). Dr. Emily shares what the Bible and the Catholic Church have to say about natural family planning....
Do you want Dr. Emily to come speak to your church? Email her at emily@nfppharmacist.com

Take-aways:
-The Church’s teaching is based on a Biblical foundation. There are Bible passages about procreation, unity in marriage, and how manipulating one’s fertility is wrong
-Until the 1930s, the Catholic Church was not alone in its opposition to contraceptives and leaders of the Protestant reformation spoke out against contraception
-Evangelical discernment is used to decide the teachings of the Catholic Church. This means prayer, inviting the Holy Spirit, and committing to truth even when it is contrary to popular opinion
-The marital act is a good thing. It is good for couples to find joy and pleasure in it
-Fertility is a gift
-The Church emphasizes that the purposes of the marriage act is unity and procreation
-Husband and wife need to depend upon each other and God’s love for them in marriage
-A family must remain open to the possibility of new life, even if spacing their children
-The Church teaching is not practical without the help of God
-Sexuality reflects the human person’s innermost being. How we love and express our sexuality is both physical and spiritual.
-It is up to each one of us to use our own conscience, one that is based on Scripture and (for Catholics) the Church’s teachings

What did you think? I want to hear from you!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 01/19/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0119. See you then!]]>3544catholicchurch,catholicfeminist,catholicwoman,fertility,naturalfamilyplanningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-balance-and-support-your-hormones-with-herbal-remedies-phyllis-jaworski-herbal-practitioner-at-sacred-ibis-botanicals--42771663
Take-aways:
-Get to know the company/seller behind the products you are looking at
-Herbs that may be good for hormone regulation (NOT for use in pregnancy; recommended to work with a herbal practitioner before using any of these): chaste tree berry, white peony, red raspberry, red clover
-Create a circle of women to trust and count on

To learn more about Phyllis or to work with her or buy her products: www.sacredibisbotanicals.com
Find Phyllis on Instagram: @sacred_ibis_botanicals
Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Phyllis and let us know your take-away from this episode!

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 01/19/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0119. See you then!

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42771663Sun, 03 Jan 2021 15:26:39 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhat is working with an herbal clinician like? How can herbal products support your body’s natural functioning? I got to sit down (virtually) with my friend and colleague, Phyllis Jaworski, and she gave us a look into her practice with Sacred Ibis...
Take-aways:
-Get to know the company/seller behind the products you are looking at
-Herbs that may be good for hormone regulation (NOT for use in pregnancy; recommended to work with a herbal practitioner before using any of these): chaste tree berry, white peony, red raspberry, red clover
-Create a circle of women to trust and count on

To learn more about Phyllis or to work with her or buy her products: www.sacredibisbotanicals.com
Find Phyllis on Instagram: @sacred_ibis_botanicals
Tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Phyllis and let us know your take-away from this episode!

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 01/19/21 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/0119. See you then!

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>2032herbalist,herbs,herbsforhormones,hormonehealth,hormonehelpcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-celebrate-2021-and-create-a-vision-board--42749672
It’s not too late to sign-up to make your vision board with me tonight (1/1/21 at 7pm CST): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/131814989181

What you will hear:
-Asking God to show you His vision for you for 2021
-Imagine you are waking up on January 1, 2022 - what has 2021 been like for you?
-Allow yourself to dream BIG
-Pull out specific images and words you can give your brain to focus on to make your vision a reality

Questions? Email me at emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42749672Fri, 01 Jan 2021 17:12:05 +0000Emily KirkwoldI intended this audio to just be for those who signed up for my vision board event tonight, but one of my friends had trouble accessing the file, so I decided to upload it as a podcast episode and share it with all my listeners! It’s not too late to...
It’s not too late to sign-up to make your vision board with me tonight (1/1/21 at 7pm CST): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/131814989181

What you will hear:
-Asking God to show you His vision for you for 2021
-Imagine you are waking up on January 1, 2022 - what has 2021 been like for you?
-Allow yourself to dream BIG
-Pull out specific images and words you can give your brain to focus on to make your vision a reality

Questions? Email me at emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>20142021,2021vision,celebrate2021,dreambig,visionboardcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-where-is-dr-emily-and-nfp-pharmacist-heading-in-2021--42670822
Where I am heading:
-Having more conversations about the value of knowing your body through natural family planning for HEALTH
-Working on an online course with a midwife all about using natural family planning for health monitoring
-Active at The Wellness Boutique in Osseo MN: establishing a local presence
-Providing education in other spaces: other holistic practitioners, churches
-Spreading the message of NFP beyond the Catholic church
-Widening the audience for NFP teaching beyond marriage prep
-Forming connections with Christian universities
-Partnering with physicians
-More focus on teaching and speaking, less on 1-on-1 instruction -> converting some instruction to online “on-demand” to create more convenience for both me and my patients

Join me on Friday January 1st, 2021 from 7-9pm CST to hang out and make our 2021 vision boards! More details and sign-up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/131814989181

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42670822Sun, 27 Dec 2020 12:00:04 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhat are you planning for 2021? In this episode, I share my vision for the next year. Where I am heading: -Having more conversations about the value of knowing your body through natural family planning for HEALTH -Working on an online course with a...
Where I am heading:
-Having more conversations about the value of knowing your body through natural family planning for HEALTH
-Working on an online course with a midwife all about using natural family planning for health monitoring
-Active at The Wellness Boutique in Osseo MN: establishing a local presence
-Providing education in other spaces: other holistic practitioners, churches
-Spreading the message of NFP beyond the Catholic church
-Widening the audience for NFP teaching beyond marriage prep
-Forming connections with Christian universities
-Partnering with physicians
-More focus on teaching and speaking, less on 1-on-1 instruction -> converting some instruction to online “on-demand” to create more convenience for both me and my patients

Join me on Friday January 1st, 2021 from 7-9pm CST to hang out and make our 2021 vision boards! More details and sign-up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/131814989181

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>1408newyear,planforthefuture,planning,vision,visionboardcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-living-your-true-north-with-jenell-riesner-and-rachel-bellotti-the-true-north-collective--42594691
Take-aways:
-Be brave enough to present your ideas to others
-Don’t be afraid to say “yes” to others’ ideas
-Try things. Take what works and leave what doesn’t
-How do you know who you are? It’s not about a process or a formula. It’s about having real conversations.
-”Who you are” is an evolving, living thing, not a slice in time
-Others may have different expectations of who you are or how you show up.Acknowledge that it’s uncomfortable and keep going anyway
-Own who you are and be direct about it
-Say “no” to others to live your own truth
-Know yourself physically too: be naked and stop to really look at yourself and get to know yourself

To connect with Rachel and Jenell: sign-up for their email list at https://thetruenorthcollective.org/
Listen to The True North Collective podcast on all major podcast players
Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetruenorthcollective_
Tag both of us and let us know your own take-aways!

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 12/22/20 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at https://workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1222. See you then!

Join me on Friday January 1st, 2021 from 7-9pm CST to hang out and make our 2021 vision boards! More details and sign-up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/131814989181

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42594691Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:41:16 +0000Emily KirkwoldHow do you live your true north? How do you know yourself better and then show up as that person you know you are? Rachel and Jenell, hosts of The True North Collective podcast, and I discuss all things authenticity in this week’s episode....
Take-aways:
-Be brave enough to present your ideas to others
-Don’t be afraid to say “yes” to others’ ideas
-Try things. Take what works and leave what doesn’t
-How do you know who you are? It’s not about a process or a formula. It’s about having real conversations.
-”Who you are” is an evolving, living thing, not a slice in time
-Others may have different expectations of who you are or how you show up.Acknowledge that it’s uncomfortable and keep going anyway
-Own who you are and be direct about it
-Say “no” to others to live your own truth
-Know yourself physically too: be naked and stop to really look at yourself and get to know yourself

To connect with Rachel and Jenell: sign-up for their email list at https://thetruenorthcollective.org/
Listen to The True North Collective podcast on all major podcast players
Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetruenorthcollective_
Tag both of us and let us know your own take-aways!

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 12/22/20 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at https://workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1222. See you then!

Join me on Friday January 1st, 2021 from 7-9pm CST to hang out and make our 2021 vision boards! More details and sign-up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/131814989181

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>2493authenticity,identity,knowyourself,loveyourself,selfexpressioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-plan-according-to-where-you-are-in-your-menstrual-cycle--42474126
In this episode, Dr. Emily shares insights from “In the Flo” by Alissa Vitti and the “Do Less Planner” by Kate Northrup on how to plan your time in connection with your own cycle. First, you need to know your body and know where you are at in your menstrual cycle. Then you can plan your tasks and projects according to when you will be at your optimal energy level for each item.

Menstrual phase - rest, evaluate
Follicular phase - plan, create
Ovulation - communicate, connect
Luteal - focus, accomplish

Work with your body instead of trying to force yourself to do ALL the things
Remember the egg doesn’t chase, it attracts

Past episodes mentioned: www.nfppharmaicst.com/podcasts
Episode 1 - natural family planning
Episode 2 - your natural fertility signs
Episode 5 - our menstrual cycles are a sign of health
Episode 40 - live a life you are passionate about featuring LuAnn Buechler

Join me on Friday January 1st, 2021 from 7-9pm CST to hang out and make our 2021 vision boards! More details and sign-up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/131814989181

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 12/22/20 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1222. See you then!

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42474126Mon, 14 Dec 2020 03:21:58 +0000Emily KirkwoldAre you a planner? I love a new calendar year to start planning out where I’m going. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself where you are in your menstrual cycle and how that could affect your productivity? What if you worked with your body and planned...
In this episode, Dr. Emily shares insights from “In the Flo” by Alissa Vitti and the “Do Less Planner” by Kate Northrup on how to plan your time in connection with your own cycle. First, you need to know your body and know where you are at in your menstrual cycle. Then you can plan your tasks and projects according to when you will be at your optimal energy level for each item.

Menstrual phase - rest, evaluate
Follicular phase - plan, create
Ovulation - communicate, connect
Luteal - focus, accomplish

Work with your body instead of trying to force yourself to do ALL the things
Remember the egg doesn’t chase, it attracts

Past episodes mentioned: www.nfppharmaicst.com/podcasts
Episode 1 - natural family planning
Episode 2 - your natural fertility signs
Episode 5 - our menstrual cycles are a sign of health
Episode 40 - live a life you are passionate about featuring LuAnn Buechler

Join me on Friday January 1st, 2021 from 7-9pm CST to hang out and make our 2021 vision boards! More details and sign-up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/131814989181

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 12/22/20 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1222. See you then!

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>2546cyclephases,menstrualcycle,newyear,plan2021cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-live-a-life-you-are-passionate-about-featuring-luann-buechler-coach-and-facilitator-of-the-passion-test--42288787
Here are the takeaways:
-Want people to live in JOY and ENJOY their lives
-Passion test: a process that helps you identify your passions and set a course to living your life focused on them
-Align yourself with God’s plan for you
-Passion means to SUFFER which means to feel intensely
-There’s no such thing as work-life balance. You deserve to LOVE your whole life, including your work
-3 (4) F’s: Focus, step out of the Fear, and have Faith in the Future
-Every day, set an intention for the positive things you want that day
-Be the authentic you God designed you to be - it’s so much easier to be yourself!

Get unstuck with a free business acceleration assessment (whether or not you have a business) with LuAnn: www.calendly.com/luannb/60min

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 12/22/20 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1222. See you then!

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42288787Sun, 06 Dec 2020 11:00:05 +0000Emily KirkwoldAre you passionate about your life? Are you living your life in a way that aligns with your top priorities? This week I talk to LuAnn Buechler about how to live a life you are passionate about. Here are the takeaways: -Want people to live in JOY and...
Here are the takeaways:
-Want people to live in JOY and ENJOY their lives
-Passion test: a process that helps you identify your passions and set a course to living your life focused on them
-Align yourself with God’s plan for you
-Passion means to SUFFER which means to feel intensely
-There’s no such thing as work-life balance. You deserve to LOVE your whole life, including your work
-3 (4) F’s: Focus, step out of the Fear, and have Faith in the Future
-Every day, set an intention for the positive things you want that day
-Be the authentic you God designed you to be - it’s so much easier to be yourself!

Get unstuck with a free business acceleration assessment (whether or not you have a business) with LuAnn: www.calendly.com/luannb/60min

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 12/22/20 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1222. See you then!

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>1609dowhatyoulovelovewhatyoudo,knowyourpassions,liveyourpassions,loveyourlife,passiontestcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-crystal-healing-faith-and-energy-featuring-jessica-hoch-owner-of-moxie-malas-crystal-healing-and-aromatherapy-jewelry--42288717**Note after publication: I was informed that the Catholic church does not approve of the use of crystals. See this article: https://aleteia.org/2019/09/10/can-catholics-use-or-wear-crystals-for-healing/

Have you used crystals before? Do you know what crystals are used for? Jessica Hoch is an expert on crystal healing and is the owner of Moxie Malas. She creates beautiful jewelry with a specific intention to help you be able to hold the energy you want to in the world. I found this interview especially helpful as Jessica and I had a conversation about how faith and crystals can be used together.

Here are the takeaways:
-Moxie means overcoming obstacles, persevering, finding the beauty
-Everything has energy
-The idea behind using crystals is entrainment - matching your energy to the energy of the crystal
-Some examples of crystals and the energy they give:
-Rose quartz: emanates LOVE
-Stones for grounding/stabilizing (great for 2020!): black tourmaline, smokey quartz, hematite
-The best way to work with crystals is to have the crystal touch your skin
-Wearing lava stone infused with essential oils is like having your own personal diffuser
-Yoga / meditation / crystals can definitely be used with faith. You can focus on God while using crystals
-Your chakras are the 7 main energy centers of your body that relate to different areas of your life
-Embrace your light and know that YOU are enough and the world needs your light

Learn more about Jessica and Moxie Malas, shop the jewelry, and/or take a virtual workshop: https://www.moxiemalas.com/

You can also find Jessica on Instagram @moxiemalas
Tag me and Jessica and let us know your take-away from this episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42288717Thu, 03 Dec 2020 01:32:17 +0000Emily Kirkwold**Note after publication: I was informed that the Catholic church does not approve of the use of crystals. See this article: https://aleteia.org/2019/09/10/can-catholics-use-or-wear-crystals-for-healing/ Have you used crystals before? Do you know...**Note after publication: I was informed that the Catholic church does not approve of the use of crystals. See this article: https://aleteia.org/2019/09/10/can-catholics-use-or-wear-crystals-for-healing/

Have you used crystals before? Do you know what crystals are used for? Jessica Hoch is an expert on crystal healing and is the owner of Moxie Malas. She creates beautiful jewelry with a specific intention to help you be able to hold the energy you want to in the world. I found this interview especially helpful as Jessica and I had a conversation about how faith and crystals can be used together.

Here are the takeaways:
-Moxie means overcoming obstacles, persevering, finding the beauty
-Everything has energy
-The idea behind using crystals is entrainment - matching your energy to the energy of the crystal
-Some examples of crystals and the energy they give:
-Rose quartz: emanates LOVE
-Stones for grounding/stabilizing (great for 2020!): black tourmaline, smokey quartz, hematite
-The best way to work with crystals is to have the crystal touch your skin
-Wearing lava stone infused with essential oils is like having your own personal diffuser
-Yoga / meditation / crystals can definitely be used with faith. You can focus on God while using crystals
-Your chakras are the 7 main energy centers of your body that relate to different areas of your life
-Embrace your light and know that YOU are enough and the world needs your light

Learn more about Jessica and Moxie Malas, shop the jewelry, and/or take a virtual workshop: https://www.moxiemalas.com/

You can also find Jessica on Instagram @moxiemalas
Tag me and Jessica and let us know your take-away from this episode!

]]>1418crystalenergy,crystalhealing,crystalsandfaith,energy,faithcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-sleep-your-way-to-better-health-featuring-zeke-media-adult-sleep-consultant--42113655
Listen in to my conversation with Zeke and learn things like:
The ideal amount of sleep you should get each night
The health risks of getting insufficient sleep
3 types of naps and ideal timing
Strategies for a “wind-down” routine before bed

Find Zeke here: www.livelovesleep.com
Or on Instagram: @zekemedinasleep
Tag me and Zeke and let us know your take-aways!

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 11/24/20 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1124. See you then!

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42113655Mon, 23 Nov 2020 04:10:54 +0000Emily KirkwoldDo you sleep enough? I know I am very guilty of staying up too late to get one more thing done and then skimping out on sleep. I used to throw around the phrase “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Well, after hearing from sleep consultant Zeke Medina, I...
Listen in to my conversation with Zeke and learn things like:
The ideal amount of sleep you should get each night
The health risks of getting insufficient sleep
3 types of naps and ideal timing
Strategies for a “wind-down” routine before bed

Find Zeke here: www.livelovesleep.com
Or on Instagram: @zekemedinasleep
Tag me and Zeke and let us know your take-aways!

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 11/24/20 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1124. See you then!

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>2362health,sleep,sleepbetter,sleepmorecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-update-where-to-find-me--42067800
1) The Wellness Boutique in Osseo. I joined the team of practitioners there and will be seeing patients by appointment only in their space, as well as providing education (online and/or in-person). https://www.thewellnessboutiquemn.com/
2) Pharm To Table. I am part of a team of functional medicine pharmacists having appointments with patients to help you get to the root cause of your symptoms. We have a blog you can read here: https://pharmtotable.life/blog/
3) Living Healthy List. Imagine a health and wellness list that’s been created like an online magazine where you can find reliable information, videos, interviews, interactive blog and monthly featured topics from real experts who want to help YOU! All material is provided by our group of certified experts who have been invited to participate because of their knowledge, expertise, and value they provide. Learn more: https://www.livinghealthylist.com/
4) Listen to my interview on the Wholly Woman podcast. Find “Wholly Woman” hosted by Tonie Restrepo on most major podcast players!
5) Listen to my interview on the True North Collective podcast. You can find the show on most major podcast players or on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2LFnZ4hsiA&t=1s

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 11/24/20 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1124. See you then!

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42067800Fri, 20 Nov 2020 02:45:10 +0000Emily KirkwoldShort and sweet update about what I have going on and more places you can find me! 1) The Wellness Boutique in Osseo. I joined the team of practitioners there and will be seeing patients by appointment only in their space, as well as providing...
1) The Wellness Boutique in Osseo. I joined the team of practitioners there and will be seeing patients by appointment only in their space, as well as providing education (online and/or in-person). https://www.thewellnessboutiquemn.com/
2) Pharm To Table. I am part of a team of functional medicine pharmacists having appointments with patients to help you get to the root cause of your symptoms. We have a blog you can read here: https://pharmtotable.life/blog/
3) Living Healthy List. Imagine a health and wellness list that’s been created like an online magazine where you can find reliable information, videos, interviews, interactive blog and monthly featured topics from real experts who want to help YOU! All material is provided by our group of certified experts who have been invited to participate because of their knowledge, expertise, and value they provide. Learn more: https://www.livinghealthylist.com/
4) Listen to my interview on the Wholly Woman podcast. Find “Wholly Woman” hosted by Tonie Restrepo on most major podcast players!
5) Listen to my interview on the True North Collective podcast. You can find the show on most major podcast players or on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2LFnZ4hsiA&t=1s

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 11/24/20 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1124. See you then!

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>978cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-nourished-for-life-featuring-kristen-jensen-rd--41868671
Here are the take-aways:
-When you step into your God-driven purpose, He will open doors for you
-Be brave enough to make a change and listen to your heart and God’s voice when you think you might not be on the right path
-Being nourished = taking care of your body the way it was made to work, living a full life, AND encompasses preparing for new life (even if you don’t want to be pregnant right now)
-Balance is KEY. There is no one diet or one food that is going to “fix” any issues you may be having
-Healthy egg = healthy pregnancy = healthy baby
-Kristen’s 5 S’s for a nourishing lifestyle: sustenance, sweat, stress, supplements, and spiritual
-One thing you can do to celebrate your whole womanhood is to love yourself as a whole package!

Find Kristen here: www.nourishedforliferd.com or email her at nourishedforliferd@gmail.com
Or on Instagram or Facebook: @nourishedforliferd
Tag me and Kristen and let us know your take-aways!

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 11/24/20 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1124. See you then!

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41868671Mon, 09 Nov 2020 03:26:09 +0000Emily KirkwoldDid you know it takes 3 months for a new egg to develop and be ready for ovulation? If you’re thinking about becoming pregnant at some point in the future, it is so important to be nourishing your body NOW. Fertility dietician Kristen Jensen came on...
Here are the take-aways:
-When you step into your God-driven purpose, He will open doors for you
-Be brave enough to make a change and listen to your heart and God’s voice when you think you might not be on the right path
-Being nourished = taking care of your body the way it was made to work, living a full life, AND encompasses preparing for new life (even if you don’t want to be pregnant right now)
-Balance is KEY. There is no one diet or one food that is going to “fix” any issues you may be having
-Healthy egg = healthy pregnancy = healthy baby
-Kristen’s 5 S’s for a nourishing lifestyle: sustenance, sweat, stress, supplements, and spiritual
-One thing you can do to celebrate your whole womanhood is to love yourself as a whole package!

Find Kristen here: www.nourishedforliferd.com or email her at nourishedforliferd@gmail.com
Or on Instagram or Facebook: @nourishedforliferd
Tag me and Kristen and let us know your take-aways!

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 11/24/20 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1124. See you then!

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>2082fertility,fertilitydiet,infertility,naturalfamilyplanning,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-how-birth-control-affects-future-menstrual-cycles-future-fertility--41755464
It wasn’t until after I was diagnosed with secondary infertility, went through struggling trying to get pregnant with my second child after coming off birth control, that my doctor mentioned it could be that birth control affected my cycles. Although it is documented in multiple research studies, the medication information that comes with birth control doesn’t warn about the ways these medications can affect future cycles, and thus future fertility.

On this week’s episode of Wholly a Woman, Dr. Emily reviews two research studies looking at characteristics of the menstrual cycle after taking oral contraceptives. In general, birth control can affect cervical mucus quality, identified days of ovulation, and cycle length for up to 9 months after stopping the birth control.

Also know that stopping birth control can cause physical effects. Your body gets used to the synthetic hormones and these hormones not only affect fertility, but also acne, headaches, mental health, and gut health. If you started taking birth control because you were having issues with your periods/cycles, you may notice this issue return or even worsen.

You DESERVE to be wholly the woman God made you to be. I help women ReNU their bodies by Recognizing
your body’s natural signs of fertility, Noting (tracking) those signs, and then Using that information for your goals. Are you having issues related to your periods or hormones and/or do you have questions about any medications you take? I help women get a ReDU and ReSeT by getting to the root cause of your symptoms and then working with you to get your hormones and cycles back on track by supporting your body naturally. And as a pharmacist, I am happy to review ALL medications/vitamins/supplements and make recommendations to stop, change, or start something. Are you ready to ReNU, ReDU, or ReSeT yourself? Book an appointment with me, Dr. Emily, the natural family planning pharmacist, today by going to www.nfppharmacist.com and clicking “Schedule an Appointment”

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 11/24/20 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1124. See you then!

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41755464Mon, 02 Nov 2020 11:33:46 +0000Emily KirkwoldAre you thinking about going off birth control? Maybe you’re like me and you didn’t have side effects with birth control, but you want to go off it to start trying to get pregnant. Or maybe you’re like many of the women I see as a pharmacist and...
It wasn’t until after I was diagnosed with secondary infertility, went through struggling trying to get pregnant with my second child after coming off birth control, that my doctor mentioned it could be that birth control affected my cycles. Although it is documented in multiple research studies, the medication information that comes with birth control doesn’t warn about the ways these medications can affect future cycles, and thus future fertility.

On this week’s episode of Wholly a Woman, Dr. Emily reviews two research studies looking at characteristics of the menstrual cycle after taking oral contraceptives. In general, birth control can affect cervical mucus quality, identified days of ovulation, and cycle length for up to 9 months after stopping the birth control.

Also know that stopping birth control can cause physical effects. Your body gets used to the synthetic hormones and these hormones not only affect fertility, but also acne, headaches, mental health, and gut health. If you started taking birth control because you were having issues with your periods/cycles, you may notice this issue return or even worsen.

You DESERVE to be wholly the woman God made you to be. I help women ReNU their bodies by Recognizing
your body’s natural signs of fertility, Noting (tracking) those signs, and then Using that information for your goals. Are you having issues related to your periods or hormones and/or do you have questions about any medications you take? I help women get a ReDU and ReSeT by getting to the root cause of your symptoms and then working with you to get your hormones and cycles back on track by supporting your body naturally. And as a pharmacist, I am happy to review ALL medications/vitamins/supplements and make recommendations to stop, change, or start something. Are you ready to ReNU, ReDU, or ReSeT yourself? Book an appointment with me, Dr. Emily, the natural family planning pharmacist, today by going to www.nfppharmacist.com and clicking “Schedule an Appointment”

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 11/24/20 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1124. See you then!

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>1560birthcontrol,birthcontrolproblems,contraception,fertility,naturalfamilyplanningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-resolving-the-touch-crisis-featuring-dawn-bennett-author-of-the-touch-crisis--41620350
Here is what you will hear in this week’s episode:
Touch is any kind of intentional and consensual physical contact
Ask yourself what you like and want, and communicate that simply and clearly
Then ask others, what would you like?
Don’t take it personally and don’t judge when someone else wants a different level of touch than you do
You do NOT have to justify your wants or needs
“Play” with touch - pay attention to how you feel with different kinds of touch - without judging
When we have healthy physical contact, our bodies release oxytocin, serotonin, and decrease the amount of cortisol released
One thing you can do to celebrate your whole womanhood is to touch yourself with love and pay attention to how you feel

Buy “The Touch Crisis” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Touch-Crisis-Navigating-Terrain-Bringing/dp/B08FXD8VY1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=touch+crisis&qid=1603549095&sr=8-1
Dawn’s online classes and more resources: www.touchremedies.com

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 11/24/20 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1124. See you then!

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41620350Sun, 25 Oct 2020 10:00:12 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhat do you like when it comes to touch? Are you even aware of your relationship with touch? Dawn Bennet, author of “The Touch Crisis,” shares with us about how we can use awareness and communication to help resolve the current touch crisis. Here is...
Here is what you will hear in this week’s episode:
Touch is any kind of intentional and consensual physical contact
Ask yourself what you like and want, and communicate that simply and clearly
Then ask others, what would you like?
Don’t take it personally and don’t judge when someone else wants a different level of touch than you do
You do NOT have to justify your wants or needs
“Play” with touch - pay attention to how you feel with different kinds of touch - without judging
When we have healthy physical contact, our bodies release oxytocin, serotonin, and decrease the amount of cortisol released
One thing you can do to celebrate your whole womanhood is to touch yourself with love and pay attention to how you feel

Buy “The Touch Crisis” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Touch-Crisis-Navigating-Terrain-Bringing/dp/B08FXD8VY1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=touch+crisis&qid=1603549095&sr=8-1
Dawn’s online classes and more resources: www.touchremedies.com

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is Tues 11/24/20 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1124. See you then!

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Or find resources and events on my website: www.nfppharmacist.com]]>1770healthytouch,holistichealth,knowyourbodyloveyourbody,thetouchcrisis,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-how-i-am-taking-care-of-myself-during-an-intense-period-of-grief-including-simplifying-my-nfp-pharmacist-business--41535597-Getting at least 7 hours of sleep
-Allowing others to help me
-Starting my day with a healthy breakfast
-Journaling daily
-Just sitting and being present with my family
-Working on my business that I love
-Simplifying my business and focusing my natural family planning pharmacist services on the patients I love helping the most and who I have the most resources/education/experience to help

You DESERVE to be wholly the woman God made you to be. I take women through my ReNU, ReDU, and ReSeT process. ReNUing your body takes three steps: recognizing your body’s natural signs of fertility, Noting (tracking) those signs, and then Using that information for your goals. Give yourself a ReDU and get to the root cause of your symptoms by meeting with me for a comprehensive health review. In this session, you will Recall your symptoms and your full health history, then we’ll work together to Discover the root cause whether through that history of from some lab tests, and then you’ll Unleash the power of your own body, getting your hormones and cycles back on track by supporting your body naturally. Then, hit the “ReSeT” button and rid yourself of any unneeded medications by meeting with your own doctor of pharmacy. I will Review your ENTIRE regimen (prescription, nonprescription, vitamins/supplements), together we will Select any changes to make to your regimen, and then, in the case of prescription medications, you can Take those recommendations back to your healthcare provider. Are you ready to ReNU, ReDU, or ReSeT yourself? Book an appointment with me, Dr. Emily, the natural family planning pharmacist, today by going to www.nfppharmacist.com and clicking “Schedule an Appointment”

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is TOMORROW - Tues 10/20 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1020. See you then!

If I can be praying for you about something, please let me know in an email to emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41535597Mon, 19 Oct 2020 14:59:11 +0000Emily KirkwoldHow do you take care of yourself when you are going through a hard time? Whether or not you are dealing with something as painful as the loss of a loved one, it’s important to know how to care for yourself when you do go through a hard period. Here...-Getting at least 7 hours of sleep
-Allowing others to help me
-Starting my day with a healthy breakfast
-Journaling daily
-Just sitting and being present with my family
-Working on my business that I love
-Simplifying my business and focusing my natural family planning pharmacist services on the patients I love helping the most and who I have the most resources/education/experience to help

You DESERVE to be wholly the woman God made you to be. I take women through my ReNU, ReDU, and ReSeT process. ReNUing your body takes three steps: recognizing your body’s natural signs of fertility, Noting (tracking) those signs, and then Using that information for your goals. Give yourself a ReDU and get to the root cause of your symptoms by meeting with me for a comprehensive health review. In this session, you will Recall your symptoms and your full health history, then we’ll work together to Discover the root cause whether through that history of from some lab tests, and then you’ll Unleash the power of your own body, getting your hormones and cycles back on track by supporting your body naturally. Then, hit the “ReSeT” button and rid yourself of any unneeded medications by meeting with your own doctor of pharmacy. I will Review your ENTIRE regimen (prescription, nonprescription, vitamins/supplements), together we will Select any changes to make to your regimen, and then, in the case of prescription medications, you can Take those recommendations back to your healthcare provider. Are you ready to ReNU, ReDU, or ReSeT yourself? Book an appointment with me, Dr. Emily, the natural family planning pharmacist, today by going to www.nfppharmacist.com and clicking “Schedule an Appointment”

My next FREE “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” workshop is TOMORROW - Tues 10/20 at 7:30pm central time. Sign up at workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1020. See you then!

If I can be praying for you about something, please let me know in an email to emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>1601cycletracking,hormonehealth,naturalfamilyplanning,pharmacist,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-be-the-wholly-woman-you-are-mind-body-and-spirit-featuring-tonie-restrepo-personal-trainer-and-leader-of-wholly-nation--41479140
Tonie shared some incredible wisdom about how to take care of our minds and bodies. Here are some take-aways:
-We all need to be attentive to and understand our bodies
-Our bodies are miracles
-Listening to your body is a practice in being healthy
-Shift your thinking to align with health to manifest physical health
-God is the ultimate intelligence - God cares about our minds
-Women who make themselves a priority deserve to be celebrated and encouraged
-One thing you can do to celebrate your whole womanhood is to start every day taking time for yourself

Follow Tonie on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter @tonierestrepo
Find more about the “Slaying at 50” program or the Wholly Nation at www.whollyhealthandfitness.com or on the Wholly Nation app

My next free virtual workshop is on Tues 10/20/20 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up for the “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop here: https://workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1020

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/emilykirkwold]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41479140Thu, 15 Oct 2020 17:50:43 +0000Emily KirkwoldHave you ever been able to talk to someone who you have been looking up to and inspired by? Maybe you’ve been following someone on Instagram or listening to their podcast and think of them as a mentor even though they don’t know who you are. That is...
Tonie shared some incredible wisdom about how to take care of our minds and bodies. Here are some take-aways:
-We all need to be attentive to and understand our bodies
-Our bodies are miracles
-Listening to your body is a practice in being healthy
-Shift your thinking to align with health to manifest physical health
-God is the ultimate intelligence - God cares about our minds
-Women who make themselves a priority deserve to be celebrated and encouraged
-One thing you can do to celebrate your whole womanhood is to start every day taking time for yourself

Follow Tonie on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter @tonierestrepo
Find more about the “Slaying at 50” program or the Wholly Nation at www.whollyhealthandfitness.com or on the Wholly Nation app

My next free virtual workshop is on Tues 10/20/20 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up for the “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop here: https://workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1020

Want to connect further? Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/emilykirkwold]]>2077cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emily-s-thoughts-on-choosing-joy-in-the-pain--41386026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41386026Fri, 09 Oct 2020 18:53:33 +0000Emily KirkwoldEmily is going through a really difficult time right now and shares her reflections on feeling incredibly sad but also choosing to find the good and that it’s perfectly okay and good to feel both joy and pain627cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-what-should-pharmacists-and-other-healthcare-professionals-know-about-natural-family-planning-what-to-tell-your-patients--41299630
Here are the take-aways:
-Natural family planning (NFP) is synonymous with fertility awareness
-Patients may be interested in natural family planning because it is natural, because they have had issues with birth control, because they’re interested in a method where both partners have shared responsibility for family planning, because she wants to learn one method she can use multiple ways, or for social/religious reasons (ex. Catholicism)
-Four fertility signs a woman can track: cervical mucus, basal body temperature, urinary hormone levels of estrogen and luteinizing hormone, cervix changes
-There are multiple natural family planning methods that utilize one or more of these fertility signs
-The Two-Day method is a simplified cervical-mucus-only method that is relatively easy to teach and to use
-The Standard Days method is different from other natural family planning methods in that it teaches a woman to use a fixed fertile window (instead of identifying her unique day of ovulation)
-NFP methods have typical use effectiveness rates ranging from 86% (Two-Day method) to 98% (Marquette method or symptothermal method), which is line with effectiveness rates of birth control pills (91% effective)
-In order to be most successful with natural family planning, a patient needs to be motivated, consistent, utilize self-control (if using for avoiding pregnancy), and it is recommended to work with a trained instructor
-Signs that your patient might be interested in NFP: she is already asking about holistic health alternatives, when counseling on hormonal contraceptives, when she stops filling or taking her hormonal contraceptive, when making family-planning-related purchases (ex. pregnancy test or condoms)
-It is CRUCIAL that we as healthcare professionals allow our patients to make TRULY informed decisions. If you prescribe hormonal contraceptives, make sure your patient knows all her medication AND non-medication options, and then she can make the right decision for her

To get a one-page hand-out with the resources mentioned in this episode: http://podcast.nfppharmacist.com/31

Have more questions? Or just want to connect further! Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/emilykirkwold
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41299630Mon, 05 Oct 2020 02:24:55 +0000Emily KirkwoldAre you a pharmacist, physician, naturopath, or other healthcare professional caring for menstruating women? Has your patient ever asked you about natural family planning? Maybe she hasn’t used this term exactly, but maybe she has asked about an...
Here are the take-aways:
-Natural family planning (NFP) is synonymous with fertility awareness
-Patients may be interested in natural family planning because it is natural, because they have had issues with birth control, because they’re interested in a method where both partners have shared responsibility for family planning, because she wants to learn one method she can use multiple ways, or for social/religious reasons (ex. Catholicism)
-Four fertility signs a woman can track: cervical mucus, basal body temperature, urinary hormone levels of estrogen and luteinizing hormone, cervix changes
-There are multiple natural family planning methods that utilize one or more of these fertility signs
-The Two-Day method is a simplified cervical-mucus-only method that is relatively easy to teach and to use
-The Standard Days method is different from other natural family planning methods in that it teaches a woman to use a fixed fertile window (instead of identifying her unique day of ovulation)
-NFP methods have typical use effectiveness rates ranging from 86% (Two-Day method) to 98% (Marquette method or symptothermal method), which is line with effectiveness rates of birth control pills (91% effective)
-In order to be most successful with natural family planning, a patient needs to be motivated, consistent, utilize self-control (if using for avoiding pregnancy), and it is recommended to work with a trained instructor
-Signs that your patient might be interested in NFP: she is already asking about holistic health alternatives, when counseling on hormonal contraceptives, when she stops filling or taking her hormonal contraceptive, when making family-planning-related purchases (ex. pregnancy test or condoms)
-It is CRUCIAL that we as healthcare professionals allow our patients to make TRULY informed decisions. If you prescribe hormonal contraceptives, make sure your patient knows all her medication AND non-medication options, and then she can make the right decision for her

To get a one-page hand-out with the resources mentioned in this episode: http://podcast.nfppharmacist.com/31

Have more questions? Or just want to connect further! Please reach out!
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/emilykirkwold
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist]]>2695fertilityawareness,healthcareprofessional,naturalfamilyplanning,pharmacist,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-stay-whole-featuring-sunjay-vyas-health-coach-and-personal-trainer-at-stay-whole--41110687
Here are the take-aways:
-Being whole means being fulfilled - living life the way we want to live
-Eat. Live. Move. None is more important than the other. We need balance.
-Start with asking yourself, what is MOST important to you?
-Make small changes, small wins. Take one step at a time
-Staying whole is a process - there is no end point
-Self-compassion is key. Treat yourself the way you would treat your loved ones
-Manage your expectations. We often overestimate what we can do in a week and underestimate what we can do in a year
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by being who you are

Learn more about Stay Whole:
https://www.staywhole.co.uk/
Connect with Sunjay on Instagram: @staywholelife

My next free virtual workshop is on Tues 10/20/20 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up for the “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop here: https://workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1020

Stay in touch!
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41110687Sun, 27 Sep 2020 12:00:19 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhat does being whole mean? That’s up to you! Have you stopped and asked yourself, what is MOST important to me right now? What would help me live the life I want to live? Listen in to this week’s episode of the Wholly a Woman podcast to hear Sunjay...
Here are the take-aways:
-Being whole means being fulfilled - living life the way we want to live
-Eat. Live. Move. None is more important than the other. We need balance.
-Start with asking yourself, what is MOST important to you?
-Make small changes, small wins. Take one step at a time
-Staying whole is a process - there is no end point
-Self-compassion is key. Treat yourself the way you would treat your loved ones
-Manage your expectations. We often overestimate what we can do in a week and underestimate what we can do in a year
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by being who you are

Learn more about Stay Whole:
https://www.staywhole.co.uk/
Connect with Sunjay on Instagram: @staywholelife

My next free virtual workshop is on Tues 10/20/20 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up for the “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop here: https://workshop.nfppharmacist.com/1020

Stay in touch!
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>2225holistichealth,naturalliving,selfcompassion,staywhole,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-maintaining-an-engagement-growth-mindset--41031454Here are the take-aways:
-When everything else feels out of your control, what you can control is your mind
-If you have a growth mindset, you believe you have the ability to change and grow. You CAN change your thoughts
-Craft your role: how can you make a small change to your current role to make it more meaningful?
-Overcome the imposter syndrome with the confidence-competence loop
-You can rewire the connections in your brain to start thinking and acting like the person you want to be
-Strategies for fostering a growth mindset: think better thoughts, ask better questions, and seek better examples
-Diversify your connections. Seek opportunities for growth, do something different, read new books, be around different people
-Reach out and ask to connect with someone you look up to
-Staying engaged and expanding your mindset starts within you, but you need to look outside yourself too in order to truly bloom

To get a list of all the tools mentioned in this episode: https://podcast.nfppharmacist.com/29

My workshop is on TUESDAY! 9/22 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up for the “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop here: http://bit.ly/nfpevent

Stay in touch!
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41031454Mon, 21 Sep 2020 03:44:04 +0000Emily KirkwoldDr. Emily shares an adaptation of a presentation she gave for the MN Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (MSHP) on having a growth mindset and being engaged in your growth. You CAN be wholly the woman you want to be. Here are the take-aways: -When...Here are the take-aways:
-When everything else feels out of your control, what you can control is your mind
-If you have a growth mindset, you believe you have the ability to change and grow. You CAN change your thoughts
-Craft your role: how can you make a small change to your current role to make it more meaningful?
-Overcome the imposter syndrome with the confidence-competence loop
-You can rewire the connections in your brain to start thinking and acting like the person you want to be
-Strategies for fostering a growth mindset: think better thoughts, ask better questions, and seek better examples
-Diversify your connections. Seek opportunities for growth, do something different, read new books, be around different people
-Reach out and ask to connect with someone you look up to
-Staying engaged and expanding your mindset starts within you, but you need to look outside yourself too in order to truly bloom

To get a list of all the tools mentioned in this episode: https://podcast.nfppharmacist.com/29

My workshop is on TUESDAY! 9/22 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up for the “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop here: http://bit.ly/nfpevent

Stay in touch!
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>2032cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-restoring-a-culture-of-women-s-health-featuring-anna-saucier-speaker-and-business-mentor-for-restorative-reproductive-health-pr--40930031-How Anna heard a calling and leaned into making a bigger impact
-Changing a culture: focusing on women’s HEALTH and helping charting instructors / fertility coaches / women’s health professionals be accepted as a profession
-Helps these professionals love their work AND make a living
-Your self-worth comes from who you ARE, not what you do
-Need to change how we think about ourselves and how we think about others. Define success for yourself and stop defining it for others. Recognize when you are becoming judgmental of others and ask yourself WHY
-What do you do when you feel like you have to choose between your passion and making money
-What tiny actions are you taking to get you closer to your dream?
-Talk to others about your big ideas and big dreams
-Be who you were created to be!
-Constantly seek your wholeness

Learn more about Anna and the Cycle Power Collective:
www.annasaucier.com
www.cyclepowercollective.com
Join the free Facebook group for restorative reproductive health professionals: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IFPnetwork
Find Anna on Instagram: @realannasaucier

My workshop is on TUESDAY! 9/22 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up for the “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop here: http://bit.ly/nfpevent

Stay in touch!
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Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40930031Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:38:24 +0000Emily KirkwoldI was thrilled and honored to have Anna Saucier, someone I have looked up to for a long time, on the podcast. Here is what you will hear in this week’s episode: -How Anna heard a calling and leaned into making a bigger impact -Changing a culture:...-How Anna heard a calling and leaned into making a bigger impact
-Changing a culture: focusing on women’s HEALTH and helping charting instructors / fertility coaches / women’s health professionals be accepted as a profession
-Helps these professionals love their work AND make a living
-Your self-worth comes from who you ARE, not what you do
-Need to change how we think about ourselves and how we think about others. Define success for yourself and stop defining it for others. Recognize when you are becoming judgmental of others and ask yourself WHY
-What do you do when you feel like you have to choose between your passion and making money
-What tiny actions are you taking to get you closer to your dream?
-Talk to others about your big ideas and big dreams
-Be who you were created to be!
-Constantly seek your wholeness

Learn more about Anna and the Cycle Power Collective:
www.annasaucier.com
www.cyclepowercollective.com
Join the free Facebook group for restorative reproductive health professionals: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IFPnetwork
Find Anna on Instagram: @realannasaucier

My workshop is on TUESDAY! 9/22 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up for the “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop here: http://bit.ly/nfpevent

Stay in touch!
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>1955healthprofessionals,holistichealth,reproductivehealth,womenshealth,womenshealthcarecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-what-is-the-creighton-method-of-natural-family-planning-featuring-karen-schultz-fertilitycare-practitioner--40749259
Here are some of the take-aways from this episode:
-If you don’t talk about using NFP, others (even your kids) might never learn about it
-It’s okay to not want to use NFP right now. Start charting anyway - start that deeper relationship with yourself and your body
-Natural family planning is not just for married women to learn when they want to have a baby. NFP should be taught in health class!
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by putting your signs of fertility down on paper every day

Sign up for the “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop here: http://bit.ly/nfpevent

Stay in touch!
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Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40749259Mon, 07 Sep 2020 11:29:00 +0000Emily KirkwoldIn this week’s episode, Karen Schultz, a FertilityCare Practitioner at the Twin Cities Fertility Care Center and instructor in the Creighton Method of natural family planning, tells us about her experience with NFP and this method. The Creighton...
Here are some of the take-aways from this episode:
-If you don’t talk about using NFP, others (even your kids) might never learn about it
-It’s okay to not want to use NFP right now. Start charting anyway - start that deeper relationship with yourself and your body
-Natural family planning is not just for married women to learn when they want to have a baby. NFP should be taught in health class!
-Celebrate your whole womanhood by putting your signs of fertility down on paper every day

Sign up for the “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop here: http://bit.ly/nfpevent

Stay in touch!
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>2154cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-caring-for-and-loving-the-mind-god-gave-me-opening-up-about-my-mental-health-story--40606742
Some of the things I touch on in this episode:
-Living with a parent who had panic attacks
-Learning about mental health in pharmacy school
-Diving into the world of personal development through a multi-level marketing company
-My first time seeing a therapist
-Using a crisis text line
-Seeing a new therapist virtually
-As much as you can do on your own, having an objective, non-judgmental professional who can bring in a different perspective is SO crucial! I read lots of books, listen to lots of podcasts, journal (almost) daily, and pray, and I think all those things are helpful, but it is so much better to have a therapist to help me too

If you are in a mental health crisis, you can text the Crisis Text Line by typing “HOME” to 741741 (US and Canada). It is SO good to ask for help!

How do you take care of your mental health? I’d love to hear your experience or how you are helping tear down the stigma. Contact me at emily@nfppharmacist.com or message me on Facebook (NFP Pharmacist) or Instagram (@nfppharmacist)

It would really help me and future listeners out of you would please review the show! Plus I want to know how I can make it better for you. Thank you!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40606742Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:43:19 +0000Emily KirkwoldDo you go to therapy? Me too! God gave us our minds along with our bodies, so we need to take care of our minds too! There is so much focus on improving our physical selves, which is important, but I don’t see enough focus on improving our mental...
Some of the things I touch on in this episode:
-Living with a parent who had panic attacks
-Learning about mental health in pharmacy school
-Diving into the world of personal development through a multi-level marketing company
-My first time seeing a therapist
-Using a crisis text line
-Seeing a new therapist virtually
-As much as you can do on your own, having an objective, non-judgmental professional who can bring in a different perspective is SO crucial! I read lots of books, listen to lots of podcasts, journal (almost) daily, and pray, and I think all those things are helpful, but it is so much better to have a therapist to help me too

If you are in a mental health crisis, you can text the Crisis Text Line by typing “HOME” to 741741 (US and Canada). It is SO good to ask for help!

How do you take care of your mental health? I’d love to hear your experience or how you are helping tear down the stigma. Contact me at emily@nfppharmacist.com or message me on Facebook (NFP Pharmacist) or Instagram (@nfppharmacist)

It would really help me and future listeners out of you would please review the show! Plus I want to know how I can make it better for you. Thank you!]]>2111cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-get-out-of-your-own-way-featuring-lisa-smithen-uncaged-phoenix-academy--40466141-Some of the common blocks women face: doubt, fear, self-sabotage, comparison, listening to others opinions
-You might run away first, but trust that God will lead you the way you should go
-Need to be brave enough to speak up for your own truth
-It’s okay and good to cut off relationships with toxic people - do it with truth and grace
-A good first place to start is with journaling - write a letter to yourself
-A woman’s power can change the world!
-Others may never understand you / your transformation
-Don’t blame yourself - you didn’t have the same information in the past as you do now
-Start helping yourself by helping others
-Love yourself the way you ARE and listen to your WHOLE voice

Learn more about Lisa and the UnCaged Phoenix Academy here: www.uncagedphoenixacademy.com
Use this discount code for any course or program: Wholly
Follow her on IG, FB, or Pinterest at uncagedphoenixacademy
Will you tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Lisa (@uncagedphoenixacademy) and let us know your take-aways??

Sign up for the “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop here: http://bit.ly/nfpevent

Stay in touch!
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Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40466141Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:37:04 +0000Emily KirkwoldLisa Smithen, founder of the UnCaged Phoenix Academy, came on the podcast to share with us how we can get our of our own way and take the steps to transform our lives. Here are some of the take-aways from this powerful episode: -Some of the common...-Some of the common blocks women face: doubt, fear, self-sabotage, comparison, listening to others opinions
-You might run away first, but trust that God will lead you the way you should go
-Need to be brave enough to speak up for your own truth
-It’s okay and good to cut off relationships with toxic people - do it with truth and grace
-A good first place to start is with journaling - write a letter to yourself
-A woman’s power can change the world!
-Others may never understand you / your transformation
-Don’t blame yourself - you didn’t have the same information in the past as you do now
-Start helping yourself by helping others
-Love yourself the way you ARE and listen to your WHOLE voice

Learn more about Lisa and the UnCaged Phoenix Academy here: www.uncagedphoenixacademy.com
Use this discount code for any course or program: Wholly
Follow her on IG, FB, or Pinterest at uncagedphoenixacademy
Will you tag me (@nfppharmacist) and Lisa (@uncagedphoenixacademy) and let us know your take-aways??

Sign up for the “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” virtual workshop here: http://bit.ly/nfpevent

Stay in touch!
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>2488cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-can-natural-family-planning-help-me-get-off-birth-control-hear-emily-s-interview-on-the-rawfork-podcast--40357024
On this episode of the “Wholly a Woman” podcast, hear Dr. Emily get interviewed by Dr. Marina Buksov (Dr. Book) on the Rawfork podcast. Dr. Buksov is a pharmacist, herbalist, and health coach who is also passionate about supporting women holistically.

Here are some of what you will hear in this episode:
My journey to becoming a pharmacist. How can you tie your passion(s) into your work?
Birth control shuts down the natural way your body was made to work
The four main natural fertility signs you can track to identify your unique fertile window each cycle
How can a woman get off birth control?
Your body is a sacred vessel that can carry life!
The first step in supporting yourself is paying attention to yourself - physically and mentally
When following a specific natural family planning method, you can avoid pregnancy more effectively than if you were using condoms and just as effectively as if you were using birth control pills
There are PROs and CONs to all contraceptive methods. Know what is most important to you and make the decision that is best for you.

To hear me interview Dr. Buksov: Episode 19 of Wholly a Woman
To listen to the rawfork podcast: https://www.rawfork.com/podcast

I will be hosting a virtual workshop called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 8/18/20 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up here: www.bit.ly/nfp818

Have comments, suggestions, questions? Send me a message!
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40357024Sun, 16 Aug 2020 21:29:41 +0000Emily KirkwoldAre you considering stopping birth control? Have you believed that it is the only effective way you can avoid pregnancy? Are you struggling with wanting to support your body naturally but not knowing where or how to start? On this episode of the...
On this episode of the “Wholly a Woman” podcast, hear Dr. Emily get interviewed by Dr. Marina Buksov (Dr. Book) on the Rawfork podcast. Dr. Buksov is a pharmacist, herbalist, and health coach who is also passionate about supporting women holistically.

Here are some of what you will hear in this episode:
My journey to becoming a pharmacist. How can you tie your passion(s) into your work?
Birth control shuts down the natural way your body was made to work
The four main natural fertility signs you can track to identify your unique fertile window each cycle
How can a woman get off birth control?
Your body is a sacred vessel that can carry life!
The first step in supporting yourself is paying attention to yourself - physically and mentally
When following a specific natural family planning method, you can avoid pregnancy more effectively than if you were using condoms and just as effectively as if you were using birth control pills
There are PROs and CONs to all contraceptive methods. Know what is most important to you and make the decision that is best for you.

To hear me interview Dr. Buksov: Episode 19 of Wholly a Woman
To listen to the rawfork podcast: https://www.rawfork.com/podcast

I will be hosting a virtual workshop called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 8/18/20 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up here: www.bit.ly/nfp818

Have comments, suggestions, questions? Send me a message!
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>2389cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-be-curious-about-and-accept-yourself-interview-with-jigyasa-takkar--40082706
Here are some of the take-aways:
-Curiosity is the spark of life
-Ask yourself: Do I accept myself? Am I being my real self?
-Teens tend to focus on the negative messages they hear. It’s important for older women to speak POSITIVELY to teenagers
-If you don’t question things, you will not grow
-Your children are not YOUR children
-Do not be afraid to ask for help! Even from your parents (and that’s for children of any age!)
-Love and accept yourself -- you will always be with yourself!
-Be curious about your own body

Listen to Jigyasa’s podcast, Puzzled: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/puzzled-as-i-am-jigyasa-takkar-dzABxFWp0V6/

What were your takeaways? Let me and @jigyasatakkar know on Instagram!

What would you like to hear on the podcast next? Do you have an idea for a podcast guest? Send me a message!

Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40082706Sun, 09 Aug 2020 10:00:20 +0000Emily KirkwoldI was BLOWN AWAY by the wisdom of this 16-year-old young woman. I think it is critical that women need to support other women, especially young women, in being our real selves and celebrating our whole selves. I was blessed to have Jigyasa reach out...
Here are some of the take-aways:
-Curiosity is the spark of life
-Ask yourself: Do I accept myself? Am I being my real self?
-Teens tend to focus on the negative messages they hear. It’s important for older women to speak POSITIVELY to teenagers
-If you don’t question things, you will not grow
-Your children are not YOUR children
-Do not be afraid to ask for help! Even from your parents (and that’s for children of any age!)
-Love and accept yourself -- you will always be with yourself!
-Be curious about your own body

Listen to Jigyasa’s podcast, Puzzled: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/puzzled-as-i-am-jigyasa-takkar-dzABxFWp0V6/

What were your takeaways? Let me and @jigyasatakkar know on Instagram!

What would you like to hear on the podcast next? Do you have an idea for a podcast guest? Send me a message!

Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>1798acceptyourself,loveyourself,selfacceptance,selflove,womensupportingwomencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-thrive-with-a-functional-medicine-approach-to-health-interview-with-dr-melody-hartzler--40068306
Here are the take-aways from this episode:
-Functional medicine is about discovering and addressing the root cause of symptoms
-Functional medicine practitioners will acknowledge your symptoms and address them through a variety of holistic methods
-Prescription medications, including birth control, can cause nutrient depletions
-Eating an anti-inflammatory, nutrient-rich diet can help address many health concerns
-There are many factors that can affect hormone regulation: stress, nutrients, herbs, toxins
-Gut health is vital to hormone health
-Some ways to help balance hormones include supplements (ex. Maca, chaste tree), acupuncture (and de-stressing in general), decreasing sugar intake, and balancing cardio and resistance exercises
-Pay attention to what you put in your body and have the mindset that you ARE going to thrive - then surround yourself with others, including your healthcare providers, who believe that too

Learn more about Dr. Hartzler on the Pharm to Table website: www.pharmtotable.life or by following her on Instagram @pharmtotable.life
Post your take-away and tag us both!

Connect with me further - send me a message or email:
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Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40068306Sun, 02 Aug 2020 10:00:10 +0000Emily KirkwoldWhat if you weren’t told you were “fine” when you knew you weren’t? What if, instead of giving you a medication to cover up your symptoms, you had a team of practitioners who worked with you to find the root cause of your issue? My friend and...
Here are the take-aways from this episode:
-Functional medicine is about discovering and addressing the root cause of symptoms
-Functional medicine practitioners will acknowledge your symptoms and address them through a variety of holistic methods
-Prescription medications, including birth control, can cause nutrient depletions
-Eating an anti-inflammatory, nutrient-rich diet can help address many health concerns
-There are many factors that can affect hormone regulation: stress, nutrients, herbs, toxins
-Gut health is vital to hormone health
-Some ways to help balance hormones include supplements (ex. Maca, chaste tree), acupuncture (and de-stressing in general), decreasing sugar intake, and balancing cardio and resistance exercises
-Pay attention to what you put in your body and have the mindset that you ARE going to thrive - then surround yourself with others, including your healthcare providers, who believe that too

Learn more about Dr. Hartzler on the Pharm to Table website: www.pharmtotable.life or by following her on Instagram @pharmtotable.life
Post your take-away and tag us both!

Connect with me further - send me a message or email:
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>2483functionalmedicine,holistichealth,hormonehealth,pharmacist,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-natural-family-planning-and-the-impact-on-marriage-featuring-my-husband--39983805
NFP has improved our relationship overall but it does not come without its challenges. Periodic abstinence is not always easy. But, because of natural family planning, our communication has improved and our respect for one another has increased. NFP has helped me know my body better and to grow closer to God.

Thank you to my amazing husband for being willing to be my guest and talking openly and honestly about intimate topics!

The take-aways:
-There are positive and negative aspects of natural family planning
-Some positive aspects include: increased and deeper communication, improved knowledge of your (or your spouse’s) body, positive effects on faith life
-Some negative aspects include: frustrations and anger, strained sexual relationship, periodic abstinence
-Overall, the majority of couples who use NFP find more benefit than harm to their relationship
-My belief is your marriage will be blessed when you are doing what you know God wants you to do in your relationship

I will be hosting a virtual workshop called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 8/18/20 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up here: www.bit.ly/nfp818
Ready to dive in further? Sign up for my class “How to Use Natural Family Planning” on Sun 8/9/20 at 7:30pm CST here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/114317599016

Have comments, suggestions, questions? Send me a message!
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Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com

References:
VandeVusse L, et al. Couples' Views of the Effects of Natural Family Planning on Marital Dynamics. Journal of Nursing Scholarship. 2003; 35(2):171-176.

Unseld, M, et al. Use of Natural Family Planning (NFP) and Its Effect on Couple Relationships and Sexual Satisfaction: A Multi-Country Survey of NFP Users from US and Europe. Front Public Health. 2017;5:42.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39983805Sun, 26 Jul 2020 05:45:10 +0000Emily KirkwoldTo celebrate the end of Natural Family Planning Awareness Week for 2020, I brought on my husband Ben to discuss how NFP has impacted our relationship. We review a couple of research studies that have looked at how natural family planning affects...
NFP has improved our relationship overall but it does not come without its challenges. Periodic abstinence is not always easy. But, because of natural family planning, our communication has improved and our respect for one another has increased. NFP has helped me know my body better and to grow closer to God.

Thank you to my amazing husband for being willing to be my guest and talking openly and honestly about intimate topics!

The take-aways:
-There are positive and negative aspects of natural family planning
-Some positive aspects include: increased and deeper communication, improved knowledge of your (or your spouse’s) body, positive effects on faith life
-Some negative aspects include: frustrations and anger, strained sexual relationship, periodic abstinence
-Overall, the majority of couples who use NFP find more benefit than harm to their relationship
-My belief is your marriage will be blessed when you are doing what you know God wants you to do in your relationship

I will be hosting a virtual workshop called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 8/18/20 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up here: www.bit.ly/nfp818
Ready to dive in further? Sign up for my class “How to Use Natural Family Planning” on Sun 8/9/20 at 7:30pm CST here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/114317599016

Have comments, suggestions, questions? Send me a message!
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com

References:
VandeVusse L, et al. Couples' Views of the Effects of Natural Family Planning on Marital Dynamics. Journal of Nursing Scholarship. 2003; 35(2):171-176.

Unseld, M, et al. Use of Natural Family Planning (NFP) and Its Effect on Couple Relationships and Sexual Satisfaction: A Multi-Country Survey of NFP Users from US and Europe. Front Public Health. 2017;5:42.]]>2051catholicmarriage,fertilityawareness,marriage,naturalfamilyplanning,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-how-do-i-choose-a-natural-family-planning-method--39846260
Natural family planning methods promote abstinence rather than barrier or other artificial contraceptive back-up when the couple is desiring to avoid pregnancy. All natural family planning methods are fertility-awareness-based methods. Fertility awareness methods are considered natural family planning if a couple chooses to be abstinent when wanting to avoid pregnancy.

Natural family planning method categories:
Calendar methods (ex. Standard Days method)
Cervical mucus methods (ex. Two Day method, Billings ovulation method, Creighton method)
Symptothermal methods (ex. taught by Couples to Couples league or Justisse practitioners)
Hormone level monitoring methods / symptohormonal methods (ex. FEMM method, Marquette method)

How to choose?
What sign is going to work best for you and your lifestyle?
What sign are you going to stick with tracking?
Symptothermal methods use basal body temperature tracking and symptohormonal methods use hormone level monitoring in addition to cervical mucus monitoring methods
The Standard Days method differs from other NFP methods in that it gives you a fixed fertile window
Choose a method based on an instructor you feel comfortable working with

Still need help deciding?
PDF chart comparing NFP methods: www.nfppharmacist.com/resources -> scroll to bottom for “NFP comparison chart”
Book a FREE 15-min call with me: www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist/15min
www.factsaboutfertility.org
Book an individual 60-min NFP education session with me: www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist/nfp

I will be hosting a virtual class called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 7/21/20 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up here: www.bit.ly/nfpvirtualworkshop

Have comments, suggestions, questions? Send me a message!
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39846260Sun, 19 Jul 2020 13:30:34 +0000Emily KirkwoldThere are multiple natural family planning methods that you can choose to you. In this episode, Dr. Emily describes the differences between the methods so you can find one that works best for you. Natural family planning methods promote abstinence...
Natural family planning methods promote abstinence rather than barrier or other artificial contraceptive back-up when the couple is desiring to avoid pregnancy. All natural family planning methods are fertility-awareness-based methods. Fertility awareness methods are considered natural family planning if a couple chooses to be abstinent when wanting to avoid pregnancy.

Natural family planning method categories:
Calendar methods (ex. Standard Days method)
Cervical mucus methods (ex. Two Day method, Billings ovulation method, Creighton method)
Symptothermal methods (ex. taught by Couples to Couples league or Justisse practitioners)
Hormone level monitoring methods / symptohormonal methods (ex. FEMM method, Marquette method)

How to choose?
What sign is going to work best for you and your lifestyle?
What sign are you going to stick with tracking?
Symptothermal methods use basal body temperature tracking and symptohormonal methods use hormone level monitoring in addition to cervical mucus monitoring methods
The Standard Days method differs from other NFP methods in that it gives you a fixed fertile window
Choose a method based on an instructor you feel comfortable working with

Still need help deciding?
PDF chart comparing NFP methods: www.nfppharmacist.com/resources -> scroll to bottom for “NFP comparison chart”
Book a FREE 15-min call with me: www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist/15min
www.factsaboutfertility.org
Book an individual 60-min NFP education session with me: www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist/nfp

I will be hosting a virtual class called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 7/21/20 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up here: www.bit.ly/nfpvirtualworkshop

Have comments, suggestions, questions? Send me a message!
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>2669cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-be-and-love-your-individual-self-interview-with-dr-marina-buksov--39110287
Here are the take-aways:
Everyone needs an individual approach - there is no one right answer for everyone
We will never be ready to start - start before you’re ready
Most likely, the ideal person you could help is YOU a few steps back. How could you use your experiences and/or knowledge to help others?
If you don’t fit in with those around you, lean into that - be who you really are - you have a unique gift to bring to the world - let that shine
Red raspberry leaf is an herb that can be a “gentle ally” for women. Women can take this in pregnancy to help strengthen the uterine muscles and help with labor
Self-love is key. Accept yourself as you are right now. Say “I love you” to yourself. If you don’t feel it now, fake it until you make it. Keep repeating it to yourself and it will become real.

Find out more about Dr. Marina Buskov (Dr. Book) here:
Website: www.rawfork.com
To book a free 15-min call: www.calendly.com/rawfork
Rawfork podcast: www.rawfork.com/podcast

I will be hosting a virtual class called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 7/21/20 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up here: www.bit.ly/nfpvirtualworkshop

Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39110287Sun, 12 Jul 2020 13:07:44 +0000Emily KirkwoldPharmacist, herbalist, and integrative health coach Dr. Book joins the podcast to share her story and how you can benefit from a holistic and personal approach. Here are the take-aways: Everyone needs an individual approach - there is no one right...
Here are the take-aways:
Everyone needs an individual approach - there is no one right answer for everyone
We will never be ready to start - start before you’re ready
Most likely, the ideal person you could help is YOU a few steps back. How could you use your experiences and/or knowledge to help others?
If you don’t fit in with those around you, lean into that - be who you really are - you have a unique gift to bring to the world - let that shine
Red raspberry leaf is an herb that can be a “gentle ally” for women. Women can take this in pregnancy to help strengthen the uterine muscles and help with labor
Self-love is key. Accept yourself as you are right now. Say “I love you” to yourself. If you don’t feel it now, fake it until you make it. Keep repeating it to yourself and it will become real.

Find out more about Dr. Marina Buskov (Dr. Book) here:
Website: www.rawfork.com
To book a free 15-min call: www.calendly.com/rawfork
Rawfork podcast: www.rawfork.com/podcast

I will be hosting a virtual class called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 7/21/20 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up here: www.bit.ly/nfpvirtualworkshop

Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>2471cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-what-is-cervical-mucus-what-information-can-it-tell-me-dive-into-the-literature-with-dr-emily--36321452
Did you know cervical mucus characteristics have been described dating back to the 1860s? Did you know that in the 1940s, women who recognized their cervical mucus patterns were noted to be “intelligent and observant”? Did you know that cervical mucus has been correlated with your unique day of ovulation?

Cervical mucus is a completely NORMAL vaginal discharge - it differs from discharge associated with STDs, bacterial infections, or yeast infections.

Peak-type cervical mucus (the type of mucus seen at the time of ovulation) is clear, stretchy, and slippery. It has been described as the consistency of egg whites or feeling lubricative.

Multiple natural family planning (NFP) methods, including the Marquette method, give women the option to recognize and track cervical mucus patterns to identify their fertile window. Cervical mucus provides so many vital functions including filtering out (or “poisoning”) poor sperm, nourishing quality ones, and even being able to store sperm for up to 3-5 days!

I will be hosting a virtual class called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 7/21/20 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up here: www.bit.ly/nfpvirtualworkshop

Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36321452Mon, 06 Jul 2020 10:34:08 +0000Emily KirkwoldDr. Emily answers your questions and digs into the research on cervical mucus in this week’s episode of Wholly a Woman. Did you know cervical mucus characteristics have been described dating back to the 1860s? Did you know that in the 1940s, women...
Did you know cervical mucus characteristics have been described dating back to the 1860s? Did you know that in the 1940s, women who recognized their cervical mucus patterns were noted to be “intelligent and observant”? Did you know that cervical mucus has been correlated with your unique day of ovulation?

Cervical mucus is a completely NORMAL vaginal discharge - it differs from discharge associated with STDs, bacterial infections, or yeast infections.

Peak-type cervical mucus (the type of mucus seen at the time of ovulation) is clear, stretchy, and slippery. It has been described as the consistency of egg whites or feeling lubricative.

Multiple natural family planning (NFP) methods, including the Marquette method, give women the option to recognize and track cervical mucus patterns to identify their fertile window. Cervical mucus provides so many vital functions including filtering out (or “poisoning”) poor sperm, nourishing quality ones, and even being able to store sperm for up to 3-5 days!

I will be hosting a virtual class called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 7/21/20 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up here: www.bit.ly/nfpvirtualworkshop

Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>2353cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-paying-attention-to-what-your-body-is-telling-you-and-how-you-feel-as-a-key-to-optimal-health-an-interview-with-certified-heal--34472193-Focus on one week at a time so you don’t get too far ahead of yourself
-Ask yourself: what is my vision for my healthiest self?
-What past attitude are you holding on to and need to let go of?
-It is not only important to think about if you can do the logistics of a certain diet, but to think about WHY you are interested in it and how you will FEEL eating that way
-Women’s bodies are constantly changing. What worked for you in the past may not work now
-Listening to your body: your bowel and bladder habits are great indicators of health. Pay attention to your symptoms (headaches, bloating, sweating, fatigue/sleep) - when you notice these, your body is trying to tell you something. What did you eat last and what could your body be telling you about that?
-Celebrate your small wins! Give yourself some credit for what you’ve done and who you are

To find more about CC, head to www.vibrantlifestylehealthcoaching.com
To connect with CC find her on Facebook. Business page: https://www.facebook.com/vibrantlifestylehealthcoaching/
Personal page: https://www.facebook.com/cecilia.meidingerclark

Have an idea for future podcast episode topics and/or guests?
Email me at emily@nfppharmacist.com or message me on Instagram (@nfppharmacist) or Facebook (Emily Kirkwold or NFP Pharmacist page)

I will be hosting a virtual class called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 7/21/20 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up here: www.bit.ly/nfpvirtualworkshop]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34472193Mon, 29 Jun 2020 13:30:30 +0000Emily Kirkwold-Optimal health is built around lifestyle, attitude, exercise, and nutrition. But it all usually comes back to attitude -Focus on one week at a time so you don’t get too far ahead of yourself -Ask yourself: what is my vision for my healthiest self?...-Focus on one week at a time so you don’t get too far ahead of yourself
-Ask yourself: what is my vision for my healthiest self?
-What past attitude are you holding on to and need to let go of?
-It is not only important to think about if you can do the logistics of a certain diet, but to think about WHY you are interested in it and how you will FEEL eating that way
-Women’s bodies are constantly changing. What worked for you in the past may not work now
-Listening to your body: your bowel and bladder habits are great indicators of health. Pay attention to your symptoms (headaches, bloating, sweating, fatigue/sleep) - when you notice these, your body is trying to tell you something. What did you eat last and what could your body be telling you about that?
-Celebrate your small wins! Give yourself some credit for what you’ve done and who you are

To find more about CC, head to www.vibrantlifestylehealthcoaching.com
To connect with CC find her on Facebook. Business page: https://www.facebook.com/vibrantlifestylehealthcoaching/
Personal page: https://www.facebook.com/cecilia.meidingerclark

Have an idea for future podcast episode topics and/or guests?
Email me at emily@nfppharmacist.com or message me on Instagram (@nfppharmacist) or Facebook (Emily Kirkwold or NFP Pharmacist page)

I will be hosting a virtual class called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 7/21/20 at 7:30pm CST. Sign up here: www.bit.ly/nfpvirtualworkshop]]>2083healthcoaching,healthylifestyle,holistichealth,smallvictories,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-self-care-as-a-strategy-to-reduce-stress-and-balance-hormones-with-dr-heather-rhodes--32307136
Here are the take-aways:
-Women weren’t getting the information they needed about their hormones and their bodies from our current healthcare system. Our current system is not set up to support women the way they deserve
-Stress is ANY input that increases cortisol - even things we perceive as good for us (exercising more or losing weight)
-Our bodies weren’t designed to live in the environment we live in now
-Reducing stress and balancing hormones is a process. Try taking these steps:
1) Identify your sources of stress
2) Do a self-care assessment
3) Shift your habits
-We have STRONG intuition - we just need to stop ignoring it
-If the thought of a certain self-care strategy is making you feel uncomfortable, you should experiment with it - it is probably what you NEED
-Think about caring for yourself like caring for a toddler
-Schedule in self-care - if you don’t schedule it, it won’t happen
-We need to give our bodies CONSISTENT messages that we are safe
-Self-care can be hard, but it is important
-Take care of yourself and learn your body. Not caring for your body is stealing the greatest gift we have been given

For more resources from Dr. Heather Rhodes, including her courses, visit https://www.drheatherrhodes.com/
Follow Heather on Instagram: @drheatherrhodes
Heather’s free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hormonessimplified/

I will be hosting a virtual class called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 6/23/20 at 7:30pm CST
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-virtual-workshop-know-your-body-with-natural-family-planning-tickets-109481766912]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32307136Sun, 21 Jun 2020 20:07:18 +0000Emily KirkwoldFellow pharmacist passionate about women’s health, Dr. Heather Rhodes, joins me for this very special podcast episode. You are going to want to have a notebook and pen (or your notes app or voice memo) because you are going to learn SO MUCH! Here are...
Here are the take-aways:
-Women weren’t getting the information they needed about their hormones and their bodies from our current healthcare system. Our current system is not set up to support women the way they deserve
-Stress is ANY input that increases cortisol - even things we perceive as good for us (exercising more or losing weight)
-Our bodies weren’t designed to live in the environment we live in now
-Reducing stress and balancing hormones is a process. Try taking these steps:
1) Identify your sources of stress
2) Do a self-care assessment
3) Shift your habits
-We have STRONG intuition - we just need to stop ignoring it
-If the thought of a certain self-care strategy is making you feel uncomfortable, you should experiment with it - it is probably what you NEED
-Think about caring for yourself like caring for a toddler
-Schedule in self-care - if you don’t schedule it, it won’t happen
-We need to give our bodies CONSISTENT messages that we are safe
-Self-care can be hard, but it is important
-Take care of yourself and learn your body. Not caring for your body is stealing the greatest gift we have been given

For more resources from Dr. Heather Rhodes, including her courses, visit https://www.drheatherrhodes.com/
Follow Heather on Instagram: @drheatherrhodes
Heather’s free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hormonessimplified/

I will be hosting a virtual class called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 6/23/20 at 7:30pm CST
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-virtual-workshop-know-your-body-with-natural-family-planning-tickets-109481766912]]>2372hormonebalance,hormonehealth,naturalfamilyplanning,selfcare,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-to-my-black-female-role-model-lisa-hendrickson-jack--30668560
I still have a lot to learn, but one thing I know is I cannot be silent about the fact that black lives do matter. Anti-racism and hatred is NEVER okay. Honoring this amazing black woman and bringing more awareness to her work is one tiny thing I am doing to show my support. There is definitely a lot more work to do.

Lisa’s “Fertility Friday” podcast is the perfect mix of expert interviews and stories of real-life women using natural family planning (fertility awareness). Here are some of Lisa’s episodes that have stood out to me that I discuss on this week’s Wholly a Woman podcast episode. I highly encourage you to check them out yourself!

Find the podcast episodes here: https://fertilityfriday.com/category/fertility-friday-podcast/
Ep 86: hypothalamic amenorrhea with Dr Lara Briden
Ep 104: birth control from your doctor’s perspective with Dr Miranda Naylor
Ep 21: what hormonal contraceptives really do to women with Holly Grigg-Spall
Ep 66: gut health and fertility - GAPS diet - Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride
Ep 68: Sleep and Fertility - Shawn Stevenson
Ep 84: Adrenal fatigue, fertility, and hormone balance - Dr Daniel Kalish
Ep 273 The Magnesium Miracle - Dr Carolyn Dean, MD, ND
Ep 313: Histamines and Your Menstrual Cycle - Nicole Jardim
Ep 299: End Period Poverty Now - Jana Girdauskas
Ep 255: Is questioning the pill anti-feminist? - Beyond the Pill - Dr Jolene Brighten (ND)

Wholly a Woman podcast episodes mentioned: find links here: https://nfppharmacist.com/podcasts/
Episode 10 - Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Episode 6 - Supporting Hormone Health with Lifestyle
Episode 5 - Our Menstrual Cycles are a Sign of Health
Episode 8 - Working With Your Body to Manage Stress with Terra Sorg, Stress Management Consultant
Episode 7 - Connecting to Yourself through Yoga
Episode 13 - Facts about hormonal contraceptives (how birth control works)

THANK YOU to Lisa Hendrickson-Jack for being a role model for me!!

I will be hosting a virtual class called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 6/23/20 at 7:30pm
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/nfppharmworkshop]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30668560Sun, 14 Jun 2020 13:33:29 +0000Emily KirkwoldToday I wanted to interrupt my regularly-scheduled podcasting to bring you an episode honoring my black female role model, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. Lisa is the author of “The Fifth Vital Sign” and host of the “Fertility Friday” podcast. I have learned...
I still have a lot to learn, but one thing I know is I cannot be silent about the fact that black lives do matter. Anti-racism and hatred is NEVER okay. Honoring this amazing black woman and bringing more awareness to her work is one tiny thing I am doing to show my support. There is definitely a lot more work to do.

Lisa’s “Fertility Friday” podcast is the perfect mix of expert interviews and stories of real-life women using natural family planning (fertility awareness). Here are some of Lisa’s episodes that have stood out to me that I discuss on this week’s Wholly a Woman podcast episode. I highly encourage you to check them out yourself!

Find the podcast episodes here: https://fertilityfriday.com/category/fertility-friday-podcast/
Ep 86: hypothalamic amenorrhea with Dr Lara Briden
Ep 104: birth control from your doctor’s perspective with Dr Miranda Naylor
Ep 21: what hormonal contraceptives really do to women with Holly Grigg-Spall
Ep 66: gut health and fertility - GAPS diet - Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride
Ep 68: Sleep and Fertility - Shawn Stevenson
Ep 84: Adrenal fatigue, fertility, and hormone balance - Dr Daniel Kalish
Ep 273 The Magnesium Miracle - Dr Carolyn Dean, MD, ND
Ep 313: Histamines and Your Menstrual Cycle - Nicole Jardim
Ep 299: End Period Poverty Now - Jana Girdauskas
Ep 255: Is questioning the pill anti-feminist? - Beyond the Pill - Dr Jolene Brighten (ND)

Wholly a Woman podcast episodes mentioned: find links here: https://nfppharmacist.com/podcasts/
Episode 10 - Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Episode 6 - Supporting Hormone Health with Lifestyle
Episode 5 - Our Menstrual Cycles are a Sign of Health
Episode 8 - Working With Your Body to Manage Stress with Terra Sorg, Stress Management Consultant
Episode 7 - Connecting to Yourself through Yoga
Episode 13 - Facts about hormonal contraceptives (how birth control works)

THANK YOU to Lisa Hendrickson-Jack for being a role model for me!!

I will be hosting a virtual class called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 6/23/20 at 7:30pm
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/nfppharmworkshop]]>1968cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-how-to-use-the-marquette-method-of-natural-family-planning--29893955
Book a FREE 15-min call with Emily to ask your questions and determine if natural family planning is right for you: www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist/15min

Take-aways from this episode:
-What differentiates the Marquette Method from other methods of NFP is the use of at-home urinary hormone testing
-Studies show that peak levels of urinary luteinizing hormone (LH) are correlated with the ultrasound-confirmed day of ovulation +/- 1 day
-When using the Marquette Method, you can choose to track 1-3 signs of fertility. Options include: urinary hormones alone, cervical mucus alone, urinary hormones plus cervical mucus, or urinary hormones plus cervical mucus plus basal body temperature
-You have a unique fertile window. The Marquette Method teaches you to look back at your last 6 cycles to determine the start and end of your fertile window

I will be hosting a virtual class called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 6/23/20 at 7:30pm
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/nfppharmworkshop

Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Interested in more resources? Vist www.nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29893955Mon, 08 Jun 2020 13:16:29 +0000Emily KirkwoldEmily is a certified instructor for the Marquette Method of natural family planning. She discusses some of the science behind the method, describes the options for following the method using 1-3 fertility signs, and introduces how to use the method to...
Book a FREE 15-min call with Emily to ask your questions and determine if natural family planning is right for you: www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist/15min

Take-aways from this episode:
-What differentiates the Marquette Method from other methods of NFP is the use of at-home urinary hormone testing
-Studies show that peak levels of urinary luteinizing hormone (LH) are correlated with the ultrasound-confirmed day of ovulation +/- 1 day
-When using the Marquette Method, you can choose to track 1-3 signs of fertility. Options include: urinary hormones alone, cervical mucus alone, urinary hormones plus cervical mucus, or urinary hormones plus cervical mucus plus basal body temperature
-You have a unique fertile window. The Marquette Method teaches you to look back at your last 6 cycles to determine the start and end of your fertile window

I will be hosting a virtual class called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 6/23/20 at 7:30pm
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/nfppharmworkshop

Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Interested in more resources? Vist www.nfppharmacist.com]]>2413cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-facts-about-hormonal-contraceptives-how-birth-control-works--28831928-Most birth controls pills are a combination of an estrogen and a progesterone
-The main effect of the estrogen component is to stop your body from releasing an egg (inhibit ovulation)
-The main effect of the progesterone component is to change the environment of your uterus to make it a poor environment for sperm and/or a fertilized egg (effects on cervical mucus and endometrial lining)
-Side effects can depend on the amount of estrogen and progesterone components in the product you are taking
-SERIOUS side effects you need to be aware of include signs of blood clots (pain/swelling in legs, shortness of breath, chest pains) or stroke (sudden onset severe headache, blurry vision, facial droop)
-Progestin-only pills NEED to be taken at the same time every day (if you miss by 3 hours, consider it a missed dose)
-Antibiotics can interact with birth control pills - the most conservative strategy is to use a back-up method while on the antibiotic and for 7 days after
-Hormonal contraceptives contain synthetic hormones that stop your body from making its own natural hormones. The bleed you have during your “off week” or “placebo week” is withdrawal from the synthetic hormones, which is different than your natural period when you go through your true menstrual cycle

I will be hosting a virtual class called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 6/23/20 at 7:30pm
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/nfppharmworkshop

Interested in a complete medication/supplement (including birth control) review with Emily, the NFP Pharmacist -OR- do you want to learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally? Book at www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist

Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Interested in more resources? Vist www.nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28831928Mon, 01 Jun 2020 18:27:00 +0000Emily KirkwoldTake-aways from this episode: -Most birth controls pills are a combination of an estrogen and a progesterone -The main effect of the estrogen component is to stop your body from releasing an egg (inhibit ovulation) -The main effect of the...-Most birth controls pills are a combination of an estrogen and a progesterone
-The main effect of the estrogen component is to stop your body from releasing an egg (inhibit ovulation)
-The main effect of the progesterone component is to change the environment of your uterus to make it a poor environment for sperm and/or a fertilized egg (effects on cervical mucus and endometrial lining)
-Side effects can depend on the amount of estrogen and progesterone components in the product you are taking
-SERIOUS side effects you need to be aware of include signs of blood clots (pain/swelling in legs, shortness of breath, chest pains) or stroke (sudden onset severe headache, blurry vision, facial droop)
-Progestin-only pills NEED to be taken at the same time every day (if you miss by 3 hours, consider it a missed dose)
-Antibiotics can interact with birth control pills - the most conservative strategy is to use a back-up method while on the antibiotic and for 7 days after
-Hormonal contraceptives contain synthetic hormones that stop your body from making its own natural hormones. The bleed you have during your “off week” or “placebo week” is withdrawal from the synthetic hormones, which is different than your natural period when you go through your true menstrual cycle

I will be hosting a virtual class called “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 6/23/20 at 7:30pm
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/nfppharmworkshop

Interested in a complete medication/supplement (including birth control) review with Emily, the NFP Pharmacist -OR- do you want to learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally? Book at www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist

Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Interested in more resources? Vist www.nfppharmacist.com]]>2358cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-giving-you-options-with-the-marquette-method-of-nfp-with-sara-flood-rn-nfp-instructor--28201544
You can find Sara here: www.nfpcoach.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nfpcoach
Instagram: @nfpcoach

Have an idea for future podcast episodes? Would you like to be featured on the podcast?
Email emily@nfppharmacist.com

I will be hosting a virtual workshop “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 6/23/20 at 7:30pm
Sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/nfppharmacist/virtualworkshop]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28201544Sun, 24 May 2020 13:00:52 +0000Emily KirkwoldSara Flood, RN, and instructor in the Marquette Model of natural family planning, joins the podcast to share her experience using and teaching NFP. The Marquette Model allows women to use one or multiple signs of fertility to track their cycles. We...
You can find Sara here: www.nfpcoach.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nfpcoach
Instagram: @nfpcoach

Have an idea for future podcast episodes? Would you like to be featured on the podcast?
Email emily@nfppharmacist.com

I will be hosting a virtual workshop “Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning” on Tues 6/23/20 at 7:30pm
Sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/nfppharmacist/virtualworkshop]]>2178cycletracking,fertilityawareness,naturalfamilyplanning,nfpmethod,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-natural-family-planning-fun-facts--27632179
I recently completed Marquette University’s Core Course on NFP and I wanted to recap some of the unique things I learned about natural family planning. More info here: https://www.marquette.edu/nursing/natural-family-planning-teacher.php

What did you learn? I would be delighted if you shared with me!
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27632179Mon, 18 May 2020 03:23:28 +0000Emily KirkwoldI rounded up some random fun facts about natural family planning to share with you! These are things I learned about anatomy (sperm, cervical fluid), different natural family planning methods (basal body temperature), menstrual health (the average age...
I recently completed Marquette University’s Core Course on NFP and I wanted to recap some of the unique things I learned about natural family planning. More info here: https://www.marquette.edu/nursing/natural-family-planning-teacher.php

What did you learn? I would be delighted if you shared with me!
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>2136catholic,fam,female,fertility,fertilityawareness,holistic-health,hormones,infertility,menstrualcycle,menstrualhealth,naturalfamilyplanning,natural-health,nfp,periods,pharmacist,tracking,womens-healthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-functional-hypothalamic-amenorrhea--27090201
Charting my cycles and symptoms has been extremely helpful to me in this whole journey. Are you interested in learning more about charting your cycles? Book a FREE 15-min consult with me here: www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist/15min

Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
More resources: www.nfppharmacist.com

Reference mentioned - “No Period, Now What?” book: http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27090201Mon, 11 May 2020 13:11:12 +0000Emily KirkwoldThis week, I talk about functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA), also known as just hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). This is the hormone condition I have been diagnosed with. It means I do not have my period because my body is not making estrogen and...
Charting my cycles and symptoms has been extremely helpful to me in this whole journey. Are you interested in learning more about charting your cycles? Book a FREE 15-min consult with me here: www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist/15min

Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
More resources: www.nfppharmacist.com

Reference mentioned - “No Period, Now What?” book: http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/]]>1377cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-being-wholly-yourself-knowing-your-value-and-your-values--26686979
Thoughts/Feedback/Show ideas: email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com

Challenge:
For the next 7 days, take a notebook and EACH day write out some truths about you and your value
Examples: “I am fearfully and wonderfully made,” “I am loved and treasured for exactly who I am”
Write them out in “I” statements
Up the challenge: read aloud what you wrote

Resources mentioned:
-”Girl, Stop Apologizing” book by Rachel Hollis: https://thehollisco.com/pages/girl-stop-apologizing-book
-Papercake creations (repurposed books into journals): https://www.etsy.com/shop/PapercakeCreations
-Value cards: http://www.motivationalinterviewing.org/sites/default/files/valuescardsort_0.pdf
-StrengthsFinder: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/strengthsfinder.aspx
-Myers-Briggs personality test: https://www.16personalities.com/personality-types
-Enneagram: https://onefootcoaching.com/
-Sparketypes: https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sparketypes/
-”Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire” book by Jen Hatmaker: https://jenhatmaker.com/books/fierce-free-and-full-of-fire/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26686979Mon, 04 May 2020 11:07:21 +0000Emily KirkwoldIn this week’s episode, I share my heart and let you in on knowing more about my values, strengths, and personality. I really felt God leading me this week to share a conversation about being completely honest with yourself and being 100% who you are....
Thoughts/Feedback/Show ideas: email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com

Challenge:
For the next 7 days, take a notebook and EACH day write out some truths about you and your value
Examples: “I am fearfully and wonderfully made,” “I am loved and treasured for exactly who I am”
Write them out in “I” statements
Up the challenge: read aloud what you wrote

Resources mentioned:
-”Girl, Stop Apologizing” book by Rachel Hollis: https://thehollisco.com/pages/girl-stop-apologizing-book
-Papercake creations (repurposed books into journals): https://www.etsy.com/shop/PapercakeCreations
-Value cards: http://www.motivationalinterviewing.org/sites/default/files/valuescardsort_0.pdf
-StrengthsFinder: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/strengthsfinder.aspx
-Myers-Briggs personality test: https://www.16personalities.com/personality-types
-Enneagram: https://onefootcoaching.com/
-Sparketypes: https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sparketypes/
-”Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire” book by Jen Hatmaker: https://jenhatmaker.com/books/fierce-free-and-full-of-fire/]]>1887betherealyou,enneagram,knowyourself,knowyourselfworth,personality,personalitytest,stopapologizing,strengths,strengthsfinder,valuescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-working-with-your-body-to-manage-stress-with-terra-sorg-stress-management-consultant--26130894
Some things you will learn:
How to manipulate your biology to decrease stress
Stress can be a good thing!
Stress may come from things beyond our control, but we also may be causing ourselves undue stress
As women, we NEED to be taking care of ourselves FIRST
How to identify your priorities/values

Email Terra: terra@lifewithlessstress.com

Join Terra’s FREE Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/289025471781251/

Find workshops and other resources here: https://www.lifewithlessstress.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26130894Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:54:33 +0000Emily KirkwoldStress is a very natural response. In this episode, my friend and stress management expert, Terra Sorg, shares how you can work with your body and even manipulate your biology to manage stress. Some things you will learn: How to manipulate your...
Some things you will learn:
How to manipulate your biology to decrease stress
Stress can be a good thing!
Stress may come from things beyond our control, but we also may be causing ourselves undue stress
As women, we NEED to be taking care of ourselves FIRST
How to identify your priorities/values

Email Terra: terra@lifewithlessstress.com

Join Terra’s FREE Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/289025471781251/

Find workshops and other resources here: https://www.lifewithlessstress.com/]]>1741holistichealth,stress,stressmanagement,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-connecting-to-yourself-through-yoga--25744161
Amy Bizal is a yoga instructor in Anoka, MN. She teaches prenatal, postnatal, family (including kids!), ladies night, and flow classes. Amy is passionate about helping women. Learn more about Amy and sign up for one of her classes here: https://amybizalwellness.com/

Follow Amy on social media:
Instagram: @amybizalwellness
Facebook: www.facebook.com/amybizalwelless

Have an idea for future podcast episodes? Would you like to be featured on the podcast?
Email emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25744161Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:32:01 +0000Emily KirkwoldIt is so easy as American women to become disconnected from ourselves. We get so busy we don’t even think about checking in with our bodies. Practicing yoga is an excellent way to connect back to your body and your mind. In this episode I bring on...
Amy Bizal is a yoga instructor in Anoka, MN. She teaches prenatal, postnatal, family (including kids!), ladies night, and flow classes. Amy is passionate about helping women. Learn more about Amy and sign up for one of her classes here: https://amybizalwellness.com/

Follow Amy on social media:
Instagram: @amybizalwellness
Facebook: www.facebook.com/amybizalwelless

Have an idea for future podcast episodes? Would you like to be featured on the podcast?
Email emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>1785meditation,prenatalyoga,womenshealth,yoga,yogaforwomencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-supporting-hormone-health-with-lifestyle--25341453
Interested in a complete medication/supplement review with Emily, the NFP Pharmacist? Book at www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist

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Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25341453Sun, 12 Apr 2020 12:01:19 +0000Emily KirkwoldCaring for our hormones means caring for our bodies as a whole. In this episode, we talk about all kinds of lifestyle changes we can make to support our hormone health. What kind of diet should we eat to have healthy hormone levels and increase our...
Interested in a complete medication/supplement review with Emily, the NFP Pharmacist? Book at www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist

Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>1944estrogen,fertility,fertilityawareness,healthydiet,holistichealth,hormonehealth,hormones,menstrualhealth,naturalfamilyplanning,naturalhealth,pharmacist,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-our-menstrual-cycles-are-a-sign-of-health--24845253
It is especially helpful for adolescents (teenagers) to be monitoring their periods and to know normal patterns and signs that they should see their physician. Realizing something is off with your menstrual cycle earlier means you can address the underlying issue earlier!

If you are taking hormonal contraceptives or using an IUD or other contraceptive device, you are NOT having periods. You may not be bleeding at all. If you are having monthly bleeds while taking hormonal contraceptives, this is NOT your period - it is a withdrawal bleed.

Natural family planning helps you be more in tune with your body and gives you more information about whether something is off with your natural cycles than just paying attention to when your period comes. Natural family planning helped me identify that something was wrong with my cycles and helped me seek treatment for my diagnosis of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Our periods are not something to take for granted. They are our body’s sign of health - another vital sign for us women. Instead of focusing on covering up or hiding our periods, let’s start changing the conversation and celebrating this aspect of our WHOLE womanhood.

What did you learn from this episode? Are you dealing with a period issue? I’d love to hear from you.
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Message me on Facebook (NFP Pharmacist) or Instagram (@nfppharmacist)

Interested in more NFP resources? Vist www.emilyrunsonpassion.com/nfp (soon to be www.nfppharmacist.com)
Interested in a 1-on-1 NFP consultation or medication/supplement review with Emily, the NFP Pharmacist? Book at www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24845253Sun, 05 Apr 2020 11:52:56 +0000Emily KirkwoldPeriods are NOT just about bleeding or about babies. Our bodies were made to have regular cycles and this is a sign of our overall health and wellbeing. If something is off with your period - if you are not getting one, if your periods are irregular,...
It is especially helpful for adolescents (teenagers) to be monitoring their periods and to know normal patterns and signs that they should see their physician. Realizing something is off with your menstrual cycle earlier means you can address the underlying issue earlier!

If you are taking hormonal contraceptives or using an IUD or other contraceptive device, you are NOT having periods. You may not be bleeding at all. If you are having monthly bleeds while taking hormonal contraceptives, this is NOT your period - it is a withdrawal bleed.

Natural family planning helps you be more in tune with your body and gives you more information about whether something is off with your natural cycles than just paying attention to when your period comes. Natural family planning helped me identify that something was wrong with my cycles and helped me seek treatment for my diagnosis of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Our periods are not something to take for granted. They are our body’s sign of health - another vital sign for us women. Instead of focusing on covering up or hiding our periods, let’s start changing the conversation and celebrating this aspect of our WHOLE womanhood.

What did you learn from this episode? Are you dealing with a period issue? I’d love to hear from you.
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com
Message me on Facebook (NFP Pharmacist) or Instagram (@nfppharmacist)

Interested in more NFP resources? Vist www.emilyrunsonpassion.com/nfp (soon to be www.nfppharmacist.com)
Interested in a 1-on-1 NFP consultation or medication/supplement review with Emily, the NFP Pharmacist? Book at www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist]]>1298cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-why-natural-family-planning-matters-to-me-my-story--24624560
Do you have questions for Emily, the NFP Pharmacist? Do you have ideas for new podcast episodes? Send me an email or message me on Instagram or Facebook:

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Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com

Interested in a 1-on-1 NFP consultation or medication/supplement review with Emily, the NFP Pharmacist?
Book at www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24624560Mon, 30 Mar 2020 10:26:18 +0000Emily KirkwoldThis week I share all about how I got started using natural family planning and why I decided to help others learn about natural ways to avoid or achieve pregnancy. I am not exaggerating when I say natural family planning has changed my life. It has...
Do you have questions for Emily, the NFP Pharmacist? Do you have ideas for new podcast episodes? Send me an email or message me on Instagram or Facebook:

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Interested in a 1-on-1 NFP consultation or medication/supplement review with Emily, the NFP Pharmacist?
Book at www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist]]>2317amenorrhea,birthcontrolpill,catholic,catholicwoman,catholicwomen,estrogen,familyplanning,fertilityawareness,holistichealth,holisticsexualwellness,hormonalcontraception,hypothalamus,mystory,naturalfamilyplanning,naturalhealth,periodproblems,prolife,shareyourstory,womenshealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-my-covid-19-experience-and-cdc-basics--24172648
For up-to-date COVID-19 information from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Concerned about your health? Wondering if you are taking medications, vitamins, and supplements that are needed, safe, and effective? Book a complete medication/supplement review with Emily, the NFP Pharmacist:
www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist

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Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24172648Sun, 22 Mar 2020 21:01:18 +0000Emily KirkwoldAs a healthcare professional, I wanted to be sure I was providing you with some factual information about the current COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020 in the United States). In addition to working with clients 1-on-1 for natural family planning education...
For up-to-date COVID-19 information from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Concerned about your health? Wondering if you are taking medications, vitamins, and supplements that are needed, safe, and effective? Book a complete medication/supplement review with Emily, the NFP Pharmacist:
www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist

Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist
Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com]]>1353coronavirus,covid-19,covid-19virus,healthcare,hospital,pharmacistcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-your-natural-fertility-signs--24117332Interested in receiving a handout with this information? Email emily@nfppharmacist.com and ask for the fertility signs tipsheet
Interested in more NFP resources? Vist www.emilyrunsonpassion.com/nfp (soon to be www.nfppharmacist.com)
Interested in a 1-on-1 NFP consultation with Emily, the NFP Pharmacist? Book at www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24117332Sat, 21 Mar 2020 02:09:19 +0000Emily KirkwoldLearn your body's natural signs of fertility. There are 4 main signs of fertility that can be tracked when using natural family planing (NFP): cervical mucus (aka cervical fluid), basal body temperature (BBT), cervix position, or hormone levels...Interested in receiving a handout with this information? Email emily@nfppharmacist.com and ask for the fertility signs tipsheet
Interested in more NFP resources? Vist www.emilyrunsonpassion.com/nfp (soon to be www.nfppharmacist.com)
Interested in a 1-on-1 NFP consultation with Emily, the NFP Pharmacist? Book at www.calendly.com/nfppharmacist
Facebook: NFP Pharmacist
Instagram: @nfppharmacist]]>1068family,familyplanning,fertility,fertilityawareness,womancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-natural-family-planning--23658736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23658736Mon, 09 Mar 2020 01:17:21 +0000Emily KirkwoldEmily, the NFP Pharmacist, describes the basics of natural family planning. Learn about what it means to wholly accept your natural fertility process and how you can manage your fertility instead of covering it up1415cleanfull